GE Vernova

Substation Automation and Protection Intern

In short

This internship at a company working on Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Control & Protection panels, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and RTUs for HV/EHV electrical substations offers hands-on engineering and field services exposure in Grid Automation. Candidates must have a recently completed Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control, or Communications Engineering, basic understanding of power systems and IEC 61850, and fluency in English and Arabic. The role requires full-time commitment (48 hrs/wk), willingness to work both in office and at sites, and ability to travel without limitations. No relocation assistance is provided.

Job Description Summary
As part of the internship program, you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop your leadership and communication skills and learn the GE Vernova way within your assigned function.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Control & Protection panels, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) across High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) applications.
What You'll Do:
•Collaborate on enhancing existing Substation Automation and Protection solutions and developing new, commercially viable features.
•Contribute to pilot projects and initiatives that shape the future of Grid Automation.
•Contribute to engineering and field services for Substation Automation Systems, including DCS and RTU.
•Contribute to engineering and field services for Protection, Control, and Tele-Protection panels.
•Support in the design of substation LAN networks and communication architectures, and configure industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and satellite clocks/time synchronization systems.
•Follow the department's standard design processes.
Required Qualifications:
•Recently completed a Bachelor's degree (5-year program) in Electrical, Electronics, Control, or Communications Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited university.
•Basic understanding of electrical power systems, single-line diagrams (SLD), and basic protection/interlocking principles.
•Basic understanding of Substation Automation System (IEC 61850) for electrical power substations HV/EHV.
•Strong skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
•Must commit to working full time (48 hrs/wk) during the internship.
•Must be willing to work in office as well as sites.
•Ability and willingness to travel without limitations, as required.
•Fluency in English and Arabic (oral, reading, and writing).
What will make you stand out (Desired Characteristics/Nice to have skills):
•Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
•Familiarity with protective relays and core protection functions.
•Familiarity with Substation Automation standards and protocols such as MODBUS, IEC 60870-5-101/104, T103, and SNMP.
•Good grasp of IT/OT networking fundamentals (CCNA certification or coursework equivalent is a plus).
•Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
•Confidence in presenting technical information to varied audiences.
•Fast learner with a strong interest in adopting new technologies and continuously enhancing technical capabilities.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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