About the role#
The Applied Grid Innovation team at GE Vernova is building AI tools to change how electric utilities manage the power grid. As an intern, you will join research and prototyping efforts that combine power system expertise with AI. You will help develop systems that allow utilities to make informed decisions and support the transition to an AI-native grid.
What you'll do#
- Research post-training techniques for foundation models.
- Explore fine-tuning, alignment, reinforcement learning, and feedback-driven learning.
- Run experiments to improve model performance on utility-specific tasks.
- Evaluate model behavior, accuracy, and domain adaptation.
- Support the creation of datasets and training pipelines.
- Analyze the tradeoffs between performance, cost, and operational value.
- Work alongside AI researchers and software engineers.
- Present your experimental findings and recommendations to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
- Experience with Python and machine learning frameworks.
- A solid understanding of supervised learning and deep learning fundamentals.
- Experience conducting research or model development projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with LLM fine-tuning and model alignment is preferred.
- Knowledge of reinforcement learning and preference optimization techniques.
- Proficiency with PyTorch, Hugging Face, or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with generative AI technologies.
- An interest in energy systems and critical infrastructure.
Location & details#
- Location: Bellevue, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About GE
GE is a public company founded in 1892. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. The business maintains a presence in fields such as aviation, energy, power, and healthcare. Its headquarters are located in Boston, Massachusetts, and the firm employs over 10,000 people.
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