Field Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Company

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company, building on over 130 years of experience. It encompasses Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses, supported by accelerator businesses like Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., it boasts over 80,000 employees across 100+ countries. Its core mission is to lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working towards decarbonization, providing vital electricity for economies, health, safety, security, and quality of life.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business specifically focuses on engineering advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, alongside decarbonization solutions, aiming for a lower-carbon electrified future. FieldCore, as part of the Gas Power One Field Services team, is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of power generation equipment. This work enables operators of global energy infrastructure to deliver more reliable and affordable energy.

Job Description, Detailed

The FE Intern position is a full-time internship, requiring students to be available for travel and full-time work hours during breaks from college.

Job Summary
The Field Engineer Intern will gain foundational knowledge of FieldCore’s Turbine and Generator products. This learning will occur under the direct guidance of experienced Field Engineers and Technical Field Advisors. The intern will support Resource and Event Managers on various engineering projects, which will differ in scope and complexity. The internship duration is flexible, ranging from 3 to 8 months, depending on the intern’s availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete interactive web-based training on Turbine and Generator product lines.
• Complete all mandatory environmental, health, and safety (EHS) trainings required for customer site visits.
• Develop proficiency in utilizing FieldCore’s web-based technical applications.
• Learn fundamental principles of project management, including scheduling, resource loading, and cost control, to support FieldCore Field Engineers during on-site project execution.
• Assist Event Managers and Field Engineers with project pre-planning, execution, and post-execution tasks. These tasks include arranging subcontractors, expediting shop repair activities, facilitating critical parts orders for outage fulfillment, and tracking/executing customer warranty claims on assigned turbine/generator equipment.
• Support Event Managers with research projects and business simplification initiatives.
• Research and prepare engineering drawing packages and spare parts lists based on customer requests.
• Provide communication, remote, and on-site support to job sites and site teams to expedite parts, third-party suppliers, subcontractor support, and other necessary resources.
• Gain familiarity and hands-on experience with the maintenance and repair of large frame size gas and/or steam turbines.
• Engage with functional support groups, such as sourcing, to expedite short-notice purchases and goods shipments for overhaul jobs.
• Collaborate with Project Controls Advisors to learn practices related to project cost tracking, receiving, and invoicing.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as dictated by field assignments.
• Travel up to 100% will be required.
• May be assigned additional duties to proactively align with FieldCore’s vision and core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a university degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologies, with specializations in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Software, Systems, or Aviation Engineering.
• Must be a current student who will return to in-class studies upon the completion of the work term.

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional communication, planning, technical, and people skills.
• Strong willingness to travel.
• A strong commitment to environmental health and safety (EHS).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate with colleagues.
• Capable of creative thinking and quick problem-solving.
• Innovative mindset.
• A true team player.
• Self-motivated and driven.

Compensation And Benefits

• The hourly wage range for this position is $13.89 to $23.61.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime pay.
• FieldCore benefits include a comprehensive package: insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and wellness reimbursement, and eligibility for a bonus or incentive program.
• Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined by the terms of the applicable benefits plan.
• FieldCore is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.