GE Vernova Energy Optimization Software Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What You'Ll Do

We offer meaningful, impactful assignments as well as a Summer that includes team building, career development opportunities, and more! GE Vernova Interns are GE’s primary pipeline to full-time employment opportunities as a direct hire. GE Vernova Interns are hired to focus on a particular area within GE Vernova based on availability of positions, the interviewer's assessment, and the applicant's preference.  Focus areas for this internship will be in Grid – Software Solutions within Services and Engineering functions.

In this position, the interns will work on solving interesting problems related to Wholesale Energy Markets, including Unit Commitment, Economical Dispatch, Optimal Power flow and other software solutions. 

What you'll bring - Basic Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph. D Degree program at an accredited university or credentialed software accelerator program. 
• Degree focused on Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum cumulative or in-major 3.0/4.0 GPA.
• Must commit to working full time (40 hrs/wk) during the internship.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Bellevue, WA.
• Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship

What will make you stand out - Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with machine learning, deep learning, GPU applications, or quantum computing
• Background in optimization or power systems
• Hands-on coding experience
• Experience with artificial intelligence and conversational AI technologies for developing intelligent assistants

Potential Research Areas:

• Machine Learning/Deep Learning in Power System Optimization
• GPU Applications in Unit Commitment (UC)
• Improving System Inertia and Frequency Stability with UC (Considering Virtual Inertia Control)
• Quantum Computing in UC
• Intelligent Conversational Assistant (Voice and Text Command) for Market Applications

Employment Dates:

• May 2026 to August 2026 (Summer) 

Benefits Available To You:

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.

The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $36.00/hr based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed.

This position is also eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more:

Our Culture | GE Vernova

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No