Intern Consulting Application Engineer
Today Zamudio, Spain
About us
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- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Engineering
Job Description Summary
Are you curious about power systems and looking to start your career in one of the most exciting areas of the energy transition?
Join our South Europe Consulting team at GE Vernova as a Protection & Control Engineer Intern based in our Zamudio / Bilbao ES office (Bizkaia), where you will support engineering activities that contribute to the reliability and digitalization of electrical grids across the region. In this internship, you will collaborate with experienced engineers on protection studies, relay setting calculations, DCS / CCS support, technical documentation, and real-time simulation (RTDS).
You will become part of a dynamic, international team working on meaningful grid projects, gaining hands-on exposure to modern protection and control technologies.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications / Requirements
Desired Characteristics
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Are you curious about power systems and looking to start your career in one of the most exciting areas of the energy transition?
Join our South Europe Consulting team at GE Vernova as a Protection & Control Engineer Intern based in our Zamudio / Bilbao ES office (Bizkaia), where you will support engineering activities that contribute to the reliability and digitalization of electrical grids across the region. In this internship, you will collaborate with experienced engineers on protection studies, relay setting calculations, DCS / CCS support, technical documentation, and real-time simulation (RTDS).
You will become part of a dynamic, international team working on meaningful grid projects, gaining hands-on exposure to modern protection and control technologies.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the development of protection coordination studies, relay setting calculations, and basic power system analysis.
- Assist with real-time simulation activities using RTDS or similar platforms.
- Support to CCS and DCS Team on project deliverables.
- Help prepare technical documentation, engineering drawings, and test procedures. Contribute to internal deliverables, test reports, and project documentation.
- Support testing activities with production technicians, including basic relay configuration and wiring checks.
- Collaborate with on site service engineers.
- Follow GE Vernova's EHS guidelines.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Student enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field), or a graduate who completed the degree within the last 12 months.
- Basic knowledge of power system fundamentals (generation, transmission, distribution, protection basics).
- High level of English; French is a plus.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- User-level proficiency in MS Office.
- Full-time on-site presence required at GE Vernova's Zamudio / Bilbao (Pinoa) ES office.
- Availability for immediate incorporation or within approximately one month.
Desired Characteristics
- Familiarity with electrical simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink, ETAP, PowerFactory).
- Basic skills in Python for data analysis or automation. VS Code, AI tools highly valuable.
- Basic knowledge of VBA for Excel macros.
- Motivation to learn and grow in protection and control engineering.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and proactive.
- Interest in microprocessor-based protection relays, control systems, and communication software.
- Willingness to support international projects and work with English-based technical documentation.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Additional Information
- Job category: Software Engineering
- Posted: today
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA with Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) With Company Matching
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training