Field Engineer Internship

FieldCore; United States; On-site; USD 19,134 - 32,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Wellness reimbursement

Bonus or incentive program

Job summary

An energy technology company in the United States is looking for a full-time Field Engineer Intern to assist in various engineering projects related to turbine and generator products. This internship lasts 3 to 8 months and involves training, project management support, and gaining hands-on experience with large turbine maintenance. Candidates should be engineering students returning to classes after the internship. The hourly wage ranges from $13.89 to $23.61, and benefits include medical and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• University coursework in engineering or related technologies.
• Current student status with intent to return to studies after internship.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training on turbine and generator fundamentals.
• Assist in project management and execution.
• Provide remote and on-site support to project teams.
• Gain experience with maintenance of gas and steam turbines.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Technical skills

Team player

Education

University degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologies

Job description

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose‑built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. 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. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 80,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas‑powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. As part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, FieldCore installs, maintains and upgrades power generation equipment, enabling operators of the world’s energy infrastructure to provide more reliable and affordable energy.

***FE Intern is a full‑time internship. Students will be required to be available to travel and work full time hours during a break from college***

Job Summary

The Field Engineer Intern will learn the fundamentals of FieldCore Turbine and Generator products under the guidance of experienced Field Engineers/Technical Field Advisors. This role will assist Resource and Event Managers on a variety of engineering projects of varying scope and complexities. This internship is a full‑time internship that can range anywhere from 3 to 8 months duration pending the intern's availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Undergo interactive Web‑based training to learn the fundamentals of Turbine and Generator product lines as well as completing the required environmental, health and safety training that are a pre‑requisite to visiting customers’ sites.
• Develop skill in the use of FieldCore web‑based technical applications.
• Learn the fundamentals of project management, scheduling, resource loading, and cost control to provide support to FieldCore Field Engineers with onsite project execution.
• Assist the Event Managers and Field Engineers with project pre‑planning, execution, and post‑execution efforts such as arranging subcontractors, expediting shop repair activities, facilitation of parts orders critical to outage fulfillment, and tracking/execution of customer warranty claims on assigned turbine/generator equipment.
• Assist the Event Managers with research projects and business simplification projects. Research and prepare engineering drawing packages and spare parts lists based on customers’ requests.
• Provide communications, remote, and on‑site support to job sites and site teams to expedite parts, third‑party suppliers, subcontractors support, and other respective supporting resources.
• Gain familiarity and experience with maintenance/repairs of large frame size gas and/or steam turbines. Engage with functional support groups such as sourcing to expedite short notice purchases and goods shipment for overhaul jobs.
• Engage with Project Controls advisors to learn project cost tracking, receiving, and invoicing practices.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
• Travel will be required (up to 100%).
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in course of completion in Engineering or Engineering Technologies (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Software, Systems, Aviation).
• Open to current students who will be returning to their in‑class studies upon the completion of the work term.

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional communication, planning, technical and people skills
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to environmental health and safety
• Able to work in a team environment and cooperate with fellow workers
• Capable of creative thinking and quick problem solving
• Innovative
• Team player
• Self‑motivated

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage range for this position is $13.89 to $23.61. Employees may be eligible for overtime. FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program. Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan.

FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.