GE Vernova Nuclear Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

GE Vernova

Posted 23 days ago

Internship

Wilmington, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will receive technical learning opportunities and mentorship while working on technically challenging assignments in the power generation industry. Responsibilities include design and analysis of product lines, developing models, solving problems, and collaborating with teams.

GE Vernova is seeking passionate and innovative students for a Nuclear Engineering Internship. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate engineering program such as Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are highly valued, with a desire to advance nuclear power generation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Technical Learning

Mentorship

Coaching

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Design

Analysis

Research

Collaboration

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

Job Description

What impact you’ll make

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Nuclear we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel and services. Join us as we build our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes 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. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

If you have a passion for technology and want a career in engineering, an internship with GE Vernova Nuclear will prepare you for an exciting career, tackling one of the world’s toughest challenges of providing carbon-free power to the world. Various opportunities exist that include assignments designing, developing, improving, analyzing, and exposure to engineering concepts in hands-on, real-world situations.

What you'll do

  • Receive technical learning opportunities, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists and experienced 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 of Systems, Analysis, Design, Reliability, Digital, and Integration & Test.

  • Perform design and analysis of product lines, develop models, solve problems, conduct research, and collaborate with the team and other organizations.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

  • Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering discipline as listed below. 

  • Following majors accepted: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science Engineering.

  • Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).

  • Must have the ability to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship .

What will make you stand out

  • Demonstrated initiative

  • Demonstrated desire to advance nuclear power generation

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

  • Strong problem-solving abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree-seeking graduation years: May or Dec 2027 OR May or Dec 2028.

Other Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Must be willing to work in Wilmington, NC.

  • This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to control under the United States Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810) and the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774) (collectively, "U.S. Export Control Laws").  Therefore, the applicant must be able to be authorized to access and/or use such information under U.S. Export Control Laws.”

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 - $34.00/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 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

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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: Yes

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 February 11, 2026.U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” 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.

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