GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY is seeking current students who have completed at least one full year of course studies (30+ credits relevant to their degree) in one of the AOS/AAS programs (or similar) listed below:
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
CNC Machining Technology
Automotive Technical Services
The Skilled Trades Internship Program is a 12-week, paid program designed to provide a unique learning experience for highly motivated students who are interested in pursuing a Plumbing Steamfitter career upon graduation. The program pays $28.01/hour for a 40-hour work week. A $600/month housing stipend is also available to students whose residence is more than 50 miles away from the site. Interns will be paired with current team members in numerous roles to learn more about the trade and to demonstrate their abilities. Skills developed include hydraulic systems, machine schematics, industrial machinery, steam, water and air systems. If successful in the internship, there is opportunity for full time employment upon graduation.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or GED equivalent
Must have completed at least one year of one of the degree programs (or similar) listed above
Must pass background check and drug screen
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes
Must be able to work in a tobacco-free environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America
Note: Students with prior relevant experience and a cumulative average of 3.0 or better will be given preference.
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 April 07, 2026.U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.
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.
