Power System Engineering Early Career Traineeship

About the role

GE Vernova's Electrification Software - Grid Software is looking for sharp, organized early career trainees to develop technical and professional skills while contributing to projects with real-world impact. Trainees learn from industry experts and work with digital technologies and energy management systems for electrical networks, with mentorship and collaboration with subject matter experts and engineers. The traineeship lasts 12 months.

Key responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of power applications and related functions.
• Analyze power application performance and identify issues to ensure reliable operation.
• Work with internal teams and customers to implement fixes, enhancements and improvements.
• Create and maintain databases, displays and related configurations.
• Tune power applications to improve performance, stability and user experience.
• Provide technical support, documentation and training when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Control and Instrumentation, Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the power system domain, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Commitment to full-time work during the traineeship and legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship.
• Based in Saudi Arabia and willing to travel if needed; ability to register with the Saudi Engineering Council is desired.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of power systems, distribution networks and renewable energy technologies.
• Computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures and complexity analysis.
• Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++ or C# including object-oriented design.
• Prior intern experience in software, electrical engineering, power systems or a related area is desired.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, software industry standards and development tools, and excellent written and verbal English.