Summary
GE Vernova’s Electrification Software – Grid Software team is seeking an early-career trainee for a 12-month traineeship in Riyadh. The trainee will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and tuning of power applications, analyze performance, configure databases and displays, and work with internal teams and customers on improvements. Applicants need a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree and must be a fresh graduate or have up to two years of experience. Candidates must be based in Saudi Arabia and have the legal right to work there without company sponsorship or time restriction; full-time commitment is required.
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Job Description Summary
GE Vernova – Electrification Software – Grid Software is seeking sharp, personable, and highly organized early career trainees who are eager to develop their technical and professional skills while building a career with strong long-term potential. In this role, Trainees will learn from industry experts and contribute to meaningful projects with real-world impact, gaining hands-on experience with digital technologies and energy management systems for electrical networks.
As a GE Vernova Trainee, you will benefit from mentorship opportunities and collaboration with subject matter experts and engineers, while gaining exposure to innovative technologies that are shaping the future of energy and the Industrial Internet
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of power applications and related functions.
- Analyze the power application performance and identify issues to ensure reliable operation.
- Work with internal teams and customers to implement fixes, enhancements, and improvements.
- Create and maintain databases, displays, and related configurations.
- Tune power applications to improve performance, stability, and user experience.
- Provide technical support, documentation, and training when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Control and Instrumentation, or/and Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of experience.
- knowledge of Power System domain, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
- Must commit to work full time during the traineeship.
The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction.
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to register to the Saudi Engineering Council
- Must be based in Saudi Arabia and willing to travel if needed
- Strong understanding of power systems, distribution networks, and renewable energy technologies.
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
- Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
- Prior intern experience in software, electrical engineering, power systems or relevant area.
- Excellent team player whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
- A strong commitment to a career in technology and passion/aptitude for both software and electrical engineering.
- Strong analytical and technical skills with experience in software industry standards and development tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly in English language
- Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No