GE Vernova Sustainability Project Lead Intern - Summer 2026

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

1d • $25 - $34

About The Position

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world. Our mission is BIG. Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Job Description Project: End-of-Life (EOL) Manual for 2x-127 Lead the development of a comprehensive EOL Manual as part of the Customer Documentation for one platform), including guidelines on decommissioning, deinstallation and EOL management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sourcing, projects, and sustainability, to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with internal standards. Map the dismantling processes, materials and components involved, and identify recycling, reuse, or disposal pathways or recommendations. Alternate Assignments (select based on interest and effort availability): Regulatory support: Lead interpretation of one regulatory requirement and develop process to respond to regulation ask within the business Design for Sustainability: Work with product/design teams to propose a new or improved sustainability requirement for review by the Chief Engineer. Supply Chain Regulatory Database: Collaborate with sourcing and compliance teams to compile a regulatory database relevant to supply chain operations. Manufacturing Lean Support: Participate in and support two Kaizen events at factories or supplier locations. Fleet Electrification Business Case: Lead the development of a business case for fleet electrification within the organization (analyze current fleet data, assess emission reduction potential, review cost implications, and model ROI scenarios) Wind Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quantification: Support data gathering and calculation of Scope 3 emissions for 2025 Wind activities; coordinate with relevant teams to collect and analyze upstream and downstream indirect emissions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or sustainability.
• Minimum of 4.0 out of 5.0 GPA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in engineering, product design, or supply chain
• Interest in sustainability, manufacturing, or business analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive EOL Manual as part of the Customer Documentation for one platform), including guidelines on decommissioning, deinstallation and EOL management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sourcing, projects, and sustainability, to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with internal standards.
• Map the dismantling processes, materials and components involved, and identify recycling, reuse, or disposal pathways or recommendations.
• Lead interpretation of one regulatory requirement and develop process to respond to regulation ask within the business
• Work with product/design teams to propose a new or improved sustainability requirement for review by the Chief Engineer.
• Collaborate with sourcing and compliance teams to compile a regulatory database relevant to supply chain operations.
• Participate in and support two Kaizen events at factories or supplier locations.
• Lead the development of a business case for fleet electrification within the organization (analyze current fleet data, assess emission reduction potential, review cost implications, and model ROI scenarios)
• Support data gathering and calculation of Scope 3 emissions for 2025 Wind activities; coordinate with relevant teams to collect and analyze upstream and downstream indirect emissions.

Benefits

• Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously.
• That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.
• In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans.
• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees