R&D Engineer Internship M/F

GE Vernova's Grid Solutions sector in Villeurbanne, France, designs and manufactures high-voltage circuit breakers. This 5-6 month internship, starting February 2026, focuses on modeling high-voltage GIS measurement transformers. The intern will develop an analytical model (electrical and thermal) to calculate transformer heating during operation, conduct a state-of-the-art review, define thermal calculation parameters, analyze results, present findings, and propose thermal performance improvements. Depending on the profile, the intern may also work on related topics like database processing or design criteria.

Must Have

• Model high-voltage GIS measurement transformers
• Develop an analytical model (electrical and thermal) for transformer heating
• Conduct a state-of-the-art review of transformer heating modeling
• Define thermal calculation parameters
• Analyze model and results, present to the project team
• Propose improvements for thermal performance
• Currently enrolled in 4th or 5th year of an engineering school (Electrical, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering)
• Proficiency in spoken and written French and English
• Knowledge in Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics
• Skills in numerical simulation by finite elements/volumes and programming

Good to Have

• Ability to work on database processing or design criteria
• Familiarity with tools like AMESIM, ANSYS, COMSOL, Python, #C

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

Position Overview

The internship will take place at the Villeurbanne industrial site, which is part of the HVS (High Voltage Switchgear) product line, offering a range of equipment for energizing or de-energizing sections of an electrical network, such as high-voltage circuit breakers and disconnectors. HVS has 12 units in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, USA, Brazil, China, and India.

It will focus on the modeling of high-voltage GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) measurement transformers. The intern will thus participate in the implementation of an analytical model (electrical and thermal) to calculate the heating of a transformer in operation.

Missions

The subject will be structured around 4 main axes:

• State of the art of heating modeling for measurement transformers
• Definition of thermal calculation parameters
• Analysis of the model and results, presentation to the project team
• Proposals for improving thermal performance

Depending on the profile, the subject may also focus on additional topics related to project needs (database processing, design criteria).

Education

• Engineering school 4th / 5th year: Electrical Engineering – Energy – Mechanics

Required Knowledge

• French / English: spoken and written – Curiosity, Spirit of innovation and teamwork, Adaptability
• Knowledge: Energy – Fluid Mechanics – Thermodynamics – Mechanics
• Skills: Numerical simulation by finite elements/volumes – Programming
• Appreciated tools: AMESIM – ANSYS – COMSOL – Python – #C

Internship/Apprenticeship Start Date and Duration

Duration: 5-6 months

Start date: Early February 2026

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 December 23, 2025.

U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.