Valve Mechanical Engineering Intern

GE Vernova, Inc.; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Valve Mechanical Engineering Intern based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK.

You will work with a team of power electronics engineers to advance grid and renewable energy solutions, contributing to circuit simulations, design documentation, and technology reviews. The 12‑month internship offers exposure to world‑class experts and a structured development plan, with responsibilities spanning testing, validation, and collaboration across the power

Qualifications

• Pursuing 2nd year or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a predicted 2:1.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit simulations for design and testing.
• Specify key power electronics components.
• Create design documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews of new technology.
• Conduct validation tests.
• Collaborate with the power electronics supply chain.

Skills

Circuit simulation

Power electronics

Documentation

Technical reviews

Test & validation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering (2nd year or higher), 2:1 expected

Eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Valve Mechanical Engineering Intern will work with a team of power electronics engineers within the HVDC unit of GE Vernova to ensure that the business can deliver and change to meet the demands of the grid and renewable energy market. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfil the needs of tomorrow. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best to collaborate with world renowned experts on game-changing technologies.

Job Description

About Us:

Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid.

For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.

Role Overview:

Based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK, the role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their technical skills and develop personally within an internationally recognised company in the renewables and grid sectors. The successful candidate will be part of a cohort of interns working within a 12‑month development plan that allows them to stretch outside of their core academic background that prepares them for successful careers.

Responsibilities:

• Circuit simulation for design and testing
• Specification of key power electronics components
• Create design documents
• Undertake technical reviews of new technology
• Perform validation design-proving tests
• Work with the power electronics supply chain

The Person:

The successful candidate will ideally have completed 2 years of degree level study in a related field such as Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience and be predicted to obtain at least a 2:1 at Bachelors level, or equivalent knowledge or experience.

Needs to be eligible to work in the UK. No Visa support will be provided.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No