GE Vernova - GridOS Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

GE Vernova; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

GE Vernova in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Electrical or Computer Engineering intern to evaluate and validate next-generation Distribution Management System applications. You will design test cases, perform hands-on testing, and support deployment using GitOps with ArgoCD in Linux environments, while creating user-focused training materials for grid operators and engineers.

This internship runs May 2027 through August 2027 and offers relocation assistance, housing allowance, and a professional

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of electric power distribution systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a passion for software quality.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Application Evaluation: Perform hands-on testing of new Distribution Management applications to assess their functionality, reliability, and integration capabilities within our existing power system environments.
• Test Development: Design and build comprehensive test cases to validate application performance, edge cases, and user requirements, ensuring all new features meet rigorous quality standards.
• Deployment Feasibility: Analyze software requirements to determine if new applications can be deployed using standard industry tooling, specifically leveraging GitOps principles and ArgoCD for automated deployments within Linux-based environments.
• Quality Assurance & Debugging: Stress test new products by identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs; collaborate with development teams to verify fixes and ensure seamless end-user experience.
• Technical Documentation: Translate complex software features into user-friendly training materials, including technical guides, how-to videos, and internal knowledge-base articles for grid operators and engineers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Software quality

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux

Jenkins

Nexus

ArgoCD

GitOps

C#

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are looking for a motivated Electrical or Computer Engineering intern to join our team, focusing on the evaluation and validation of next-generation Distribution Management System (DMS) applications. In this role, you will play a key part in bridging the gap between innovative software development and real-world grid operations. You will evaluate new applications, ensure they meet industry deployment standards, identify technical defects, and help educate our user base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Evaluation: Perform hands-on testing of new Distribution Management applications to assess their functionality, reliability, and integration capabilities within our existing power system environments.
• Test Development: Design and build comprehensivetest cases to validate application performance, edge cases, and user requirements, ensuring all new features meet rigorous quality standards.
• Deployment Feasibility: Analyze software requirements to determine if new applications can be deployed using standard industry tooling, specifically leveragingGitOpsprinciples andArgoCDfor automated deployments withinLinux-based environments.
• Quality Assurance & Debugging: Actively "stress test" new products by identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs. You will work closely with development teams to verify fixes and ensure a seamless end-user experience.
• Technical Documentation: Translate complex software features into user-friendly training materials, including technical guides, how-to videos, and internal knowledge-base articles to assist grid operators and engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of electric power distribution systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a passion for software quality.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Technical Skills & Tooling:

• Operating Systems: Proficiency inLinux(command-line navigation, shell scripting, and system troubleshooting).
• Programming: Proficiency or strong interest inC#.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Familiarity withJenkinsfor continuous integration and pipeline automation.
• Artifact Management: Experience withNexusfor managing software components and dependencies.
• Deployment: Exposure to or willingness to learnGitOpsworkflows andArgoCDfor Kubernetes-native deployment management.

Location: Bellevue, WA

Employment Dates: May 2027-August 2027

The pay range for this position is $1,000-$2,000 USD weekly. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 27th, 2026.

U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

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.
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.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 27, 2026. U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.