GE Power Conversion & Storage 12-month Engineering Placement – MECHANICAL

Ge Vernova

The Role

Overview

Mechanical engineering 12‑month placement in power conversion & storage.

Requirements

  • mechanical eng
  • robotics
  • 2:1 degree
  • problem solving
  • induction motors
  • security clearance

What You Bring

-Education: must be currently studying at a UK university and have completed a minimum of 2 years of study in mechanical engineering, robotic/ mechatronic engineering, design or related fields and on track to receive a 2:1 degree. -Skills: Passion for problem-solving in engineering and technology and eager to learn. -Industrial Electrification: Robust and efficient induction motors for high-performance applications. Power Conversion - High Speed Induction Motors -Eligibility: Unrestricted, permanent work authorization for the UK (no visa sponsorship) and ability to achieve Security Cleared clearance level from UK Security Vetting.

Benefits

-Gain Experience: Apply your skills within one of our mechanical engineering teams and gain exposure to business areas like project management and quality. -Development: Access mentorship, professional registration support, and specialized training. -Community: Network with fellow graduates and placement students. Benefit from the ‘Buddy’ programme for guidance from current interns. -Competitive salary, 26 days’ annual leave plus UK public holidays, employer pension contributions, income protection, private health insurance, life assurance, flexible working arrangements, and PEI paid membership.

The Company

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Gas Power

Steam Power

Nuclear

Hydro Power

Wind

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Electrification Systems

Power Conversion and Storage

Grid Solutions

Electrification Software

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must have unrestricted uk work authorization.

Security Clearance

-must obtain security clearance through uk security vetting.