Job Description Summary

Job Description

Intern – Remote Operations Center (ROC) – Wind Turbine Monitoring

Location: Schenectady, NY

Department: Remote Operations Center / Wind Fleet Operations

Reports To: ROC Supervisor / Operations Manager

Duration: Internship / Co-op

Schedule: First Shift M-F - June

• Mid Aug

Position Summary

The Remote Operations Center (ROC) Intern – Wind Turbine Monitoring supports the monitoring, analysis, and operational coordination of utility-scale wind turbine fleets. This internship is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field who is interested in applying electrical and digital systems knowledge in a real-world renewable energy environment.

The intern will work closely with ROC operators, engineers, and field teams to help monitor turbine performance, review alarms and event data, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve communication between remote monitoring personnel and site-based technicians. This role has a strong focus on electrical systems, SCADA/data systems, controls, and operational technology, while also supporting field operations execution and reliability improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with remote monitoring of wind turbines through SCADA and ROC systems to identify performance issues, alarms, faults, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Support analysis of electrical, controls, and communication system data to help diagnose turbine and balance-of-plant issues.
• Review operational trends, equipment status, and event logs to help prioritize actions for field operations teams.
• Coordinate with field technicians and site leadership to communicate turbine status, fault conditions, reset opportunities, and troubleshooting recommendations.
• Help track and document turbine downtime events, alarm history, and maintenance-related findings.
• Support investigations into electrical faults, sensor issues, network/communication disruptions, and control system anomalies.
• Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and summaries related to turbine availability, reliability, and operational performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on remote diagnostics, alarm management, workflow efficiency, and fleet performance.
• Help validate data quality from monitoring platforms and identify gaps in signals, telemetry, or communications from field assets.
• Support development or refinement of standard work instructions, response procedures, and documentation for ROC and field operations interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams on projects involving data analysis, automation opportunities, and system performance optimization.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational discipline in all monitoring and support activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA out of 4.0.

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to work in the US without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred Technical Focus Areas

This internship is particularly well suited for candidates with interest or exposure in:

• Electrical systems such as power distribution, sensors, relays, motors, breakers, and controls
• Industrial communication networks and protocols
• SCADA systems, data acquisition, and remote monitoring tools
• Computer-based troubleshooting, data analysis, and digital operations tools
• Control systems and operational technology environments
• Field operations support, including issue escalation, troubleshooting coordination, and maintenance planning

Benefits Available to you:

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

The pay for this position ranges from $24-31/hr. and is based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed.

This position is also eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

This position will remain open until at least March 20, 2026.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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 March 13, 2026.

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