Edison Engineering Development Program – GE Power (2020)

Job description

3306276
Additional Cities

Site Locations Include - Schenectady NY; Wilmington NC; Greenville SC
Career Level

Leadership Programs
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Gas Power Systems
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
Postal Code

29615-4614
Role Summary/Purpose

If you love technology/software and want a career in engineering, the Edison Program is for you! Entry-level engineering program consisting of rotational assignments and technical training. Committed to the development of tomorrow’s technologists, who have a passion for technology/software and a drive for technical excellence. Accelerate your professional development. Graduates have the technical and business foundation to innovate and create the future of power with GE.
Essential Responsibilities

The GE Power EEDP will prepare you for an exciting career tackling one of the world’s toughest challenge – clean and affordable energy. As a Power EEDP, you will: 

• Work on rotations over 2 years in a variety of disciplines/business segments. 
• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists and experienced technical managers.  
• Participate in leadership development training with GE program members from other business and locations. 
• Have the opportunity to earn credit towards an MS degree in Engineering (if entering with a BS) 
• Grow your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas. 

• EEDP's in Power experience technically challenging and innovative rotations in the power generation industry focusing in the areas of Systems, Analysis, Design, Quality, Reliability, Digital, and Integration & Test. 
• The core engineering skills gained in assignments are enhanced through Advanced Courses in Engineering and Corporate leadership training

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the Engineering majors stated below from an ABET accredited university 
• GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0 overall

Desired Characteristics

• Preference will be given to persons with 3.2/4.0 overall or higher GPA in the majors noted below. 
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in design engineering or manufacturing 
• Highly – motivated, energetic, confident, flexible in changing environments. 
• Strong dedication to a career in technology and a real passion for engineering 
• Demonstrated an analytical approach to problem solving, learning agility 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms 
• Demonstrated and enthusiastic leadership and teambuilding skills 
• Strong team and interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment 
• Proven scholastic achievements and proactive leadership skills 

Other Vacancy notes: 
• Greenville, SC, Schenectady NY or Wilmington NC are potential locations for first year. Other select locations inside the US are available in the second year of the program.  
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (on 4.0 overall scale) 
• Graduation dates: Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 
• Degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering. Other Engineering majors such as: Aero Engineering, Controls Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other Energy Engineering related majors will be considered.
About Us

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

South Carolina
Primary City

Greenville