Job Description Summary

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world. Our mission is BIG.

Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated intern to support research and analysis on Scope 3, Category 11 (“Use of Sold Products”) decarbonization strategies. This role will explore how emerging technologies (such as CCUS retrofits), evolving policy frameworks, and improved emissions accounting methodologies can enable GE Vernova’s long-term Net Zero 2050 commitments.

The intern will work cross-functionally with teams in sustainability, policy, product development, and carbon accounting to develop insights that inform both strategic planning and methodology evolution in alignment with standards such as the GHG Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Internship Outcomes

A comprehensive research report summarizing:

1. Key global Category 11 decarbonization strategies that GE Vernova can explore to support our Net Zero goals.
2. Policy and market mechanisms relevant to CCUS and insetting.
3. Gaps and opportunities in emissions accounting methodologies.
4. Clear recommendations for GE Vernova’s Category 11 decarbonization framework and future engagement with standard-setting bodies (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO, etc.).
5. Contribution to internal knowledge base on long-term Net Zero alignment.

Primary Skilled Developed

1. Expertise in Scope 3 carbon accounting and product life-cycle analysis (LCA).
2. Decarbonization solutions and technologies for Scope 3, especially Category 11.
3. Understanding of CCUS and low-carbon technology policy.
4. Knowledge of international climate frameworks (Paris Agreement, Article 6, SBTi).
5. Research synthesis, policy analysis, and technical writing.
6. Exposure to corporate sustainability strategy and carbon market design.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental, industrial, mechanical, or chemical engineering background with coursework or project experience in life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainability supply chain, decarbonization, or GHG accounting. 

• Current GPA of 4.0/5.0.

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to work in the US without company sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for climate and energy transition.

• Self-starter with attention to detail and curiosity to explore emerging methodologies.

• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to interpret policy and technical guidance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex findings clearly.

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data synthesis tools.

• Familiarity with GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, and life-cycle assessment principles.

• Understanding of energy systems, carbon capture technologies, or carbon markets a plus.

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 $27-31/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 employees recei