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GE Vernova Nuclear - Advanced Nuclear Intern Summer 2025

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GE Vernova Nuclear - Advanced Nuclear Intern Summer 2025

Wilmington, NC

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.

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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.

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.

What you'll do

  • Receive technical learning opportunities, mentorship, and coaching from world-class project managers and project engineers
  • Support Project Managers in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of new nuclear power plants
  • Work on projects often requiring independent decision-making. These projects are normally scoped to last between 2 and 6 months
  • Use your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas.
  • Experience technically challenging assignments in the advanced nuclear in the Advanced Nuclear industry focusing on project management to help prioritize work and delight our customers by delivering new small modular reactors on time and on budget.

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).

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: Dec 2025, May or Dec 2026, May or Dec 2027.

Other Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be willing to work in Wilmington, NC.
  • Must have the ability to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship .
  • 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: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

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.)

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

This posting will be open until at least October 15, 2024.

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3784379EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training