Internship Engineer Electromagnetic Simulation of High Voltage Interruption: Methodologies and Correlations (M/F)

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions division in Villeurbanne, France, offers an internship focused on improving correlations between numerical simulations and experimental tests for high-voltage circuit breaker current interruption, specifically addressing electrostatic and magnetic phenomena. The intern will use a multiphysics numerical tool (2D axisymmetric, finite volume method) and receive training on high-voltage equipment and simulation tools. The role involves enhancing correlations between simulation results and experimental data, particularly for electrostatic and magnetic quantities, and structuring technical data using automation tools.

Must Have

• Improve correlations between numerical simulations and experimental tests for high-voltage current interruption.
• Focus on electrostatic and magnetic phenomena during high-voltage current interruption.
• Utilize a multiphysics numerical tool (2D axisymmetric, finite volume method).
• Enhance correlations for electrostatic and magnetic quantities (fields, potentials, boundary conditions, electromagnetic forces).
• Structure technical data and results using office tools and automation (macros, scripts).
• Solid basics in electrostatics and magnetism.
• Understanding of numerical simulation principles.
• Proficiency in Office pack.

Good to Have

• CFD
• Notions of electromagnetic/thermal coupling
• ParaView
• AMESim
• ANSYS Fluent
• Flux 2D/3D
• COMSOL or other multiphysics simulation tools

Perks & Benefits

• Evolve within a team of specialized high-voltage and numerical simulation engineers.
• Acquire in-depth skills in electromagnetic modeling.
• Acquire in-depth skills in multiphysics simulation.
• Acquire in-depth skills in trial/simulation correlation analysis.
• Acquire in-depth skills in technical project management.

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is a global energy sector company, organized into three segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification. With over 130 years of experience in solving global challenges, GE Vernova is ideally positioned to play a leading role in the energy transition, continuing to electrify the world while working towards its decarbonization, with over 70,000 employees across more than 100 countries. GE Vernova's Grid Solutions sector provides advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling the transmission and distribution of energy from the point of generation to the point of consumption, and supports a decarbonized and secure energy transition.

On its industrial site located in Villeurbanne (France), the Grid Solutions sector designs, tests, and manufactures high-voltage circuit breakers for its national and international customers.

Job Description

This internship focuses on improving correlations between numerical simulations and tests, particularly concentrating on electrostatic and magnetic phenomena involved during current interruption in high-voltage devices.

The work will rely on a multiphysics numerical tool that couples electrostatics, magnetism, and their interactions with other physical phenomena of high-voltage interruption (Fluid Mechanics and thermal). Simulations will be carried out using an in-house 2D axisymmetric tool, based on the finite volume method.

At the beginning of the mission, the intern will receive training on the high-voltage equipment environment, the physical phenomena related to interruption, as well as on the numerical and post-processing tools used.

Particular attention will be paid to improving correlations between simulation results and data from experimental tests, especially on relevant electrostatic and magnetic quantities (fields, potentials, boundary conditions, electromagnetic forces).

The mission will also involve rigorous structuring of technical data and results, using office tools and automation (macros, scripts), to ensure the reliability of analyses and the sharing of deliverables.

This internship will allow the intern to evolve within a team of engineers specialized in high voltage and numerical simulation, and to acquire in-depth skills in electromagnetic modeling, multiphysics simulation, test/simulation correlation analysis, and technical project management.

Skills:

Required: Solid basics in electrostatics and magnetism, Understanding of numerical simulation principles.

Appreciated: CFD, Notions of electromagnetic/thermal coupling, ParaView

Soft Skills:

• Scientific rigor & Analytical mind
• Autonomy & Curiosity
• Ability to work in a team

IT Skills:

Required: Proficiency in Office pack

Appreciated: AMESim, ANSYS Fluent, Flux 2D/3D, COMSOL or other multiphysics simulation tools.

Languages: French/English spoken and written

Education:

Engineering school (2nd or 3rd year of engineering cycle) or University (Master 1 or 2) Generalist or electrical/multiphysics specialization.

Internship dates: from February 2026 for a duration of 6 months