GE Vernova Hitachi - Nuclear Licensing Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) is seeking an engineering, science, or business student for a full-time Nuclear Licensing Internship in Wilmington, North Carolina, from May through August 2027. The intern will support licensing activities for the existing U.S. boiling water reactor (BWR) fleet while gaining practical experience with nuclear regulatory requirements, licensing processes, and advanced nuclear technology.

Job Description

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel, and services. Join us as we build on our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

If you have a passion for technology and want a career in engineering, an internship with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy will prepare you for an exciting career, tackling one of the world’s toughest challenges of providing carbon-free power to the world. Various opportunities exist that include assignments licensing, designing, developing, improving, analyzing, and exposure to technical and regulatory concepts in hands-on, real-world situations.

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is looking to add engineering/ science/ business students for an internship program starting in May 2027 to support licensing activities for the current BWR operating reactor fleet in the US.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to implement the next wave of power uprates for the world-wide installed base of boiling water reactor nuclear plants.
• Review, interpret, and implement, such in procedures and processes, new nuclear regulations and guidance.
• Gain familiarity, and look for opportunities to improve, GVH’s nuclear licensing methodologies.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Law, or a similar degree
• 40 hours availability per week
• Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• 3.0 GPA and higher

Location: Wilmington, NC

Employment Dates: May 2027-August 2027

The pay range for this position is $1,000-$2,000 USD weekly.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 2nd, 2026.

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

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.
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 Vernova 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.)

Inclusion
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

Click here to learn more: Our Culture | GE Vernova

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

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 September 11, 2026.

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