Nuclear Canadian Licensing Co-op Intern

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is looking to add engineering and science students for a 12-month co-op program starting in May 2027 to support the licensing of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor in Canada!

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel, and services. Join us as we build on our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

If you have a passion for technology and want a career in engineering, an internship with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy will prepare you for an exciting career, tackling one of the world’s toughest challenges of providing carbon-free power to the world. Various opportunities exist that include assignments licensing, designing, developing, improving, analyzing, and exposure to technical and regulatory concepts in hands-on, real-world situations.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

GE Vernova is pleased to offer selected students the opportunity to join our business for an internship. Students will be exposed to our GE Vernova nuclear business, which provides a perfect opportunity for us to learn about you and your interests and for you to learn about GE and a career with us.

As an Intern, you will:

• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class highly experienced engineers and technical managers
• Grow your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas.
• Experience technically challenging assignments in the power generation industry focusing on areas such as codes & standards, regulatory requirements, systems and component design & analyses, for new reactor licensing in Canada
• Prepare reports, databases, presentations, solve problems, implement innovative initiatives, and collaborate with the team and other organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university in engineering, science, project management, or business management. 

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work in Markham, ON.
• Must be available for a 12-month co-op program starting Summer 2027.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).  

• Demonstrated initiative.
• Demonstrated Leadership skills.
• Demonstrated desire to advance nuclear power generation.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.
• Project Management experience
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Regulatory Document or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard compliance or code review experience
• Eager to learn new technology and skillsets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.).
• Proficiency in SharePoint, SmartSheet or similar computer tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment that complies cost, quality and schedule.
• Knowledge of additional tools and software is an asset (MATLAB, AutoCAD etc.).
• Previous Co-op/internship experience in Nuclear Industry is an asset.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $26 and $29 hourly CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Other:

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810. 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada. 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada. 

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