Engineering Intern - GE Power

Essential Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customer requests for technical issue resolution, using technical product knowledge and analytical skills while adhering to sound engineering principles, standards, practices, procedures
• Identify and evaluate the power generation mix of each country and the developmental goals of the countries.
• Provide detail report on the electric power infrastructure in the chosen SSA countries with clarity on the government, donor funding and global financing plans for such countries
• Continuously track, update and communicate country growth dynamics and communicate impact on country priority for GE action
• Prepare technical presentations for GE Leaders and Customers ensuring the timely communication of significant issues or developments
• Conclude internship with an informative presentation, recommendations and next steps clearly articulated

Role Summary/Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting the Customer Application Engineering team to evaluate technology options and position winning technology for gas fired power projects within SSA.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering or similar field or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Strong commercial instincts, tireless research, exact attention to detail and innovative spirit
• Excellent project management skills; demonstrated process orientation and execution focus
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent cooperation within a team
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, highly effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Native or conversational capability in at least two major languages from, i.e English, French, Spanish or Swahili

Desired Characteristics

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial individual that has an ability to execute with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task
• Strong communication and presentation skills; Exceptional PowerPoint and writing skills
• Ability to work effectively in team environments
• Willing to travel locally and internationally

About Us

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE 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, and according with all local laws protecting different status.

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