GE Vernova Nuclear Canadian Licensing Intern

CB1149 GE Vernova Hitachi SMR Technologies Canada, Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy seeks engineering and science students for a 12-month co-op starting May 2027 to support the licensing of the BWRX-300 SMR in Canada.

As an Intern, you will receive technical training, mentorship from experienced engineers, and work on topics including codes & standards, regulatory requirements, systems and component design & analyses for new reactor licensing in Canada, with reporting and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time STEM undergraduate or graduate program.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
• Must be willing to work in Markham, ON.
• Must be available for a 12-month co-op program starting Summer 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Receive technical training and mentorship from engineers and managers.
• Grow technical expertise in chosen field and new areas.
• Engage in design analyses and regulatory-focused work for reactor licensing in Canada.
• Prepare reports, databases, presentations, and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Leadership

Team player

Project management

Education

STEM student enrolled in full-time program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

SmartSheet

MATLAB

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is looking to add engineering and science students for a 12-month co-op program starting in May 2027 to support the licensing of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor in Canada!

Role Summary / Purpose

GE Vernova is pleased to offer selected students the opportunity to join our licensing team for an internship. Students will be exposed to our GE Vernova nuclear business, which provides a perfect opportunity for us to learn about you and your interests and for you to learn about GE and a career with us. As an Intern, you will:

• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class highly experienced engineers and technical managers
• Grow your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas
• Experience technically challenging assignments in the power generation industry focusing on areas such as codes & standards, regulatory requirements, systems and component design & analyses, for new reactor licensing in Canada
• Prepare reports, databases, presentations, solve problems, implement innovative initiatives, and collaborate with the team and other organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time STEM undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university.
• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work in Markham, ON.
• Must be available for a 12-month co-op program starting Summer 2027.

Eligibility and Compliance

• Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.
• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
• You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative.
• Demonstrated Leadership skills.
• Demonstrated desire to advance nuclear power generation.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Regulatory Document or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard compliance or code review experience.
• Eager to learn new technology and skillsets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.).
• Proficiency in SharePoint, SmartSheet or similar computer tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment that complies cost, quality and schedule.
• Knowledge of additional tools and software is an asset (MATLAB, AutoCAD etc.).
• Previous Co-op/internship experience in Nuclear Industry is an asset.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Pay range for the Canadian-based position is between $26 and $29 CAD HRLY.
• Specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

About Us

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE", in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com