Job Description Summary

The role will report to the Director of U.S. Government Affairs & Policy. The position holder will support GE Vernova’s government engagement initiatives in the U.S., representing all business units. Working in close partnership with the Government Affairs team, they will support a broad range of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues; monitor legislation and regulatory actions; contribute to GE Vernova’s policy priority progress; and help execute GE Vernova’s advocacy strategy.

Job Description

What Impact You’ll Make:

As an intern on the U.S. Government Affairs & Policy Team, you will be an active contributor to key strategic projects and processes that help advance GE Vernova’s mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize. An internship may include legislative research, government education and engagement, and policy  development.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with colleagues to execute Government Affairs & Policy initiatives across the company to help drive policy and strategy development in key areas and improve company advocacy.

• Work with cross-functional teams to respond to formal and informal requests for information from congressional offices and government agencies.

• Contribute to the preparation and follow up for meetings with government officials, industry associations, and other stakeholder groups, including internal business units.

• Assist in the research and analysis of current and proposed legislation, regulations, and other policies to determine potential impacts on GE Vernova businesses and possible Government Affairs and Policy advocacy opportunities.

• Help execute public policy and affairs campaigns to achieve GE Vernova priorities and objectives.

• Manage and organize team documents, files, and databases, including internal policy materials, outreach lists, and more.

• Execute other special projects as needed, including assistance on annual priorities, stakeholder management, and tools to address business needs.

• Participate in key team meetings to ensure the GE Vernova Government Affairs and Policy team is proactively tracking and responding to relevant policy trends.

Internship Term Dates: April - July 2026

Expected Work Schedule: Day/1st -Shift (40 - hours weekly)

What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications):

• Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program in a field related to political science, public policy, business, engineering, or sustainability.

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Permanent legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Desired Qualifications):

• Ability to work in our Washington, DC, headquarters

• Basic knowledge or familiarity of U.S. government (legislative processes, regulatory environment, etc.)

• Strong user level MS office skills

• Flexibility and ability to learn and adapt

• Analytical thinking

• Team player attitude

• Effective communication skills, ability to work in a team, willingness to learn

• Process analysis/design, problem solving, comprehensive deep dive

• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal 

• Interest in energy sector and sustainability

Benefits Available to You:

• Hands-on experience in government affairs and policy work, with access to skilled professionals in the field.

• The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $30.00/hr 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 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 11, 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 March 04, 2026.

 

 

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