Solution Architect - Early Career Trainee

Job Description Summary

Ready to gain hands-on experience and take the first step in your career journey? GE Vernova is offering 12 months Early Career Trainee Program designed to help you learn, grow, and make a real impact. As part of the program, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop your leadership and communication skills and learn the GE Vernova way within your assigned function. If you’re eager to learn all about the design and deployment of Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS) and help us deliver high-performance solutions that power the grid of the future, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, and candidates will be matched to suitable opportunities based on their academic background and interests.

Job Description

What You’ll Experience:

• Assignments & Projects: Work on projects aligned with your major to build practical experience Mentorship & Development:
  
  
• Learn from leaders across functions and develop leadership capabilities Exposure to Work Environment:
  
  
• Participate in hands-on activities and cross-functional collaboration
  
  

• Assist the senior architecture team in the development and validation of technical solutions across automation, grid, and digital energy domains.
  
  
• Contribute to hardware-software integration tasks, including embedded systems.
  
  
• Assist in design reviews, component selection, and hardware assembly for solution prototypes.
  
  
• Create architecture diagrams using MS Visio, CAD drawings, and ELECDES.
  
  

• Support the team in maintaining and documenting adherence to technical specifications, regulatory standards, and project requirements.
  
  
• Be assigned as an active contributor on live customers or internal projects across grid automation
  
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning design, field service and cybersecurity
  
  
• Track and report on project milestones, technical risks, and deliverable status
  
  
• Contribute to technical writing, presentation preparation, and client-facing documentation
  
  

• Assist in the setup, configuration, and testing of customer Proof of Concept environments to demonstrate solution value and functionality.
  
  
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline documentation, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall team productivity.
  
  

• Complete structured learning modules in solution architecture frameworks, enterprise integration patterns, and GE Vernova product ecosystems.
  
  
• Attend technical workshops, vendor briefings, and architecture review boards as an observer and contributor.
  
  
• Work toward a defined technical competency milestone at the 6-month and 12-month marks.
  
  
• Engage in mentorship sessions with senior architects.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or/and Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited university or final year students having the ability to join full time.
  
  
• Max 2 years of experience.
  
  

• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, project, or extracurricular activities.
  
  
• Prior experience in technical leadership roles (e.g., student branch leadership, project lead).
  
  
• Experience representing technical communities, coordinating events, or managing stakeholder relationships
  
  
• Passion for learning, curiosity, and a proactive mindset.
  
  
• Adaptable, open to change, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment.
  
  
• Strong communication skills in English.
  
  
• Published or co-authored technical research or academic papers is a strong advantage.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic digital tools.
  
  
• Willingness to travel across UAE for project exposure.
  
  
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
  
  
• Experience in innovation showcases or industry-facing project exhibitions
  
  
• High level of integrity and commitment to achieving project goals and customer satisfaction).
  
  
• Familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn electrical power systems, IT hardware, network architecture (LAN/WAN), cyber security for critical infrastructure, and industrial communication protocols.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability or high motivation to integrate AI productivity tools into daily workflows.
  
  

• Real-life project experience across multiple functions.
  
  
• Mentorship from leaders and exposure to the GE Vernova work environment.
  
  
• Development of technical, leadership, and communication skills.
  
  
• This program is ideal for candidates who want to gain broad exposure, hands-on experience, and prepare for a future career at GE Vernova.