General Electric Internships 2019

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.

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Intern 

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 the 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

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:

• A 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