Power Systems Engineer Internships
Power systems engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Demand is strongest across Consulting & Professional Services, with GE Vernova, Tesla, and AES Corporation among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Description
The Role:
Research and Development Intern – Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems
As a Research and Development Intern within the Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group, you will support advanced research in power conversion, electric-drive systems, power modules, energy-conversion architectures, and related electrification technologies within GM’s Energy and Propulsion Systems Research organization.
Depending on your background, interests, and project needs, your work may include concept generation, circuit and system analysis, modeling and simulation, proof-of-concept design, hardware build, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical documentation.
Potential research areas include embedded PCB power modules,
multilevel inverters, next-generation power semiconductors, gate-drive systems, vehicle inverter and motor-system optimization, multifunctional or multiplexed power electronics, low-voltage vehicle-system cost reduction, onboard chargers, auxiliary DC-DC converters, electromagnetic-interference measurement and mitigation, and advanced power-conversion architectures.
The Team:
The Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group within Energy and Propulsion Systems Research conducts advanced research in vehicle power conversion, inverter architectures, power modules, gate drives, electric machines, charging systems, and related electrification technologies.
The team connects laboratory research, analytical modeling, simulation, prototype hardware, and experimental validation to support future GM electric, hybrid, and propulsion applications. You will work with experienced researchers and cross-functional partners in a collaborative environment focused on improving efficiency, power density, performance, reliability, cost, thermal behavior, and system integration.
What You’ll Do:
- Support research and development projects involving power electronics, energy conversion, electric drives, charging, and vehicle electrification.
- Contribute to concept generation and technical evaluation of circuits, converters, inverters, power modules, gate drives, semiconductors, control methods, and system architectures.
- Perform electrical, thermal, electromagnetic, loss, efficiency, reliability, and performance analyses as appropriate to the assignment.
- Develop or use engineering models and simulations to evaluate switching behavior, power flow, losses, thermal performance, control response, electromagnetic effects, and system-level tradeoffs.
- Assist with the design and evaluation of prototype hardware, including schematics, printed circuit boards, gate-drive circuits, power stages, sensors, measurement interfaces, and supporting components.
- Support laboratory hardware checkout, bring-up, instrumentation, data acquisition, and controlled testing under appropriate supervision.
- Help plan and execute bench, hardware-in-the-loop, dynamometer, or other laboratory experiments as appropriate to the project.
- Collect, organize, process, and analyze electrical, thermal, mechanical, and control-system data.
- Investigate unexpected results, troubleshoot hardware or software issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
- Support testing and analysis of emerging semiconductor technologies or other advanced devices, as applicable to the project.
- Assist with inverter, motor-drive, onboard-charger, auxiliary DC-DC converter, low-voltage power-conversion, multifunctional power-electronics, or EMI research as assigned.
- Create or update engineering documentation, including schematics, calculations, simulation models, bills of materials, test plans, test procedures, laboratory records, technical reports, and presentations.
- Maintain accurate records of assumptions, design decisions, test conditions, measurements, results, failures, and conclusions while following applicable laboratory and safety requirements. Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners, communicate progress clearly, share technical learnings, and present project findings and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, power systems, energy conversion, control systems, mechatronics, electromagnetics, or a related science or engineering field.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer internship. Willing to work in a laboratory and engineering test environment and follow applicable safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework, research, or project experience in power electronics, power semiconductor devices, electric machines, motor drives, converters, inverters, power systems, circuit design, control systems, electromagnetics, or thermal management.
- Experience with multilevel inverter topologies, resonant or high-frequency conversion, gate-drive design, PCB layout, power-module design, or switching-device characterization.
- Familiarity with SiC, GaN, MOSFET, IGBT, hybrid-switch, or other power-semiconductor technologies.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, ANSYS, COMSOL, or comparable engineering-analysis and simulation tools.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, embedded controllers, FPGA or microcontroller platforms, data acquisition, or automated test systems.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, thermal cameras, electronic loads, dynamometers, impedance analyzers, or other laboratory instrumentation.
- Understanding of switching losses, conduction losses, parasitics, dead time, modulation, control-loop design, thermal limits, EMI/EMC, magnetic components, and power-device protection.
- Experience designing experiments, analyzing measurements, correlating simulation with test results, or performing uncertainty and error analysis.
- Ability to read technical papers, patents, schematics, datasheets, and engineering specifications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work safely, maintain organized laboratory records, and collaborate effectively with researchers and cross-functional engineering teams.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, MI or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
Start dates for this internship role are May 24th & June 14th of 2027.




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We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
The Role:
Research and Development Intern – Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems
As a Research and Development Intern within the Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group, you will support advanced research in power conversion, electric-drive systems, power modules, energy-conversion architectures, and related electrification technologies within GM’s Energy and Propulsion Systems Research organization.
Depending on your background, interests, and project needs, your work may include concept generation, circuit and system analysis, modeling and simulation, proof-of-concept design, hardware build, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical documentation.
Potential research areas include embedded PCB power modules,
multilevel inverters, next-generation power semiconductors, gate-drive systems, vehicle inverter and motor-system optimization, multifunctional or multiplexed power electronics, low-voltage vehicle-system cost reduction, onboard chargers, auxiliary DC-DC converters, electromagnetic-interference measurement and mitigation, and advanced power-conversion architectures.
The Team:
The Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group within Energy and Propulsion Systems Research conducts advanced research in vehicle power conversion, inverter architectures, power modules, gate drives, electric machines, charging systems, and related electrification technologies.
The team connects laboratory research, analytical modeling, simulation, prototype hardware, and experimental validation to support future GM electric, hybrid, and propulsion applications. You will work with experienced researchers and cross-functional partners in a collaborative environment focused on improving efficiency, power density, performance, reliability, cost, thermal behavior, and system integration.
What You’ll Do:
- Support research and development projects involving power electronics, energy conversion, electric drives, charging, and vehicle electrification.
- Contribute to concept generation and technical evaluation of circuits, converters, inverters, power modules, gate drives, semiconductors, control methods, and system architectures.
- Perform electrical, thermal, electromagnetic, loss, efficiency, reliability, and performance analyses as appropriate to the assignment.
- Develop or use engineering models and simulations to evaluate switching behavior, power flow, losses, thermal performance, control response, electromagnetic effects, and system-level tradeoffs.
- Assist with the design and evaluation of prototype hardware, including schematics, printed circuit boards, gate-drive circuits, power stages, sensors, measurement interfaces, and supporting components.
- Support laboratory hardware checkout, bring-up, instrumentation, data acquisition, and controlled testing under appropriate supervision.
- Help plan and execute bench, hardware-in-the-loop, dynamometer, or other laboratory experiments as appropriate to the project.
- Collect, organize, process, and analyze electrical, thermal, mechanical, and control-system data.
- Investigate unexpected results, troubleshoot hardware or software issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
- Support testing and analysis of emerging semiconductor technologies or other advanced devices, as applicable to the project.
- Assist with inverter, motor-drive, onboard-charger, auxiliary DC-DC converter, low-voltage power-conversion, multifunctional power-electronics, or EMI research as assigned.
- Create or update engineering documentation, including schematics, calculations, simulation models, bills of materials, test plans, test procedures, laboratory records, technical reports, and presentations.
- Maintain accurate records of assumptions, design decisions, test conditions, measurements, results, failures, and conclusions while following applicable laboratory and safety requirements. Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners, communicate progress clearly, share technical learnings, and present project findings and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, power systems, energy conversion, control systems, mechatronics, electromagnetics, or a related science or engineering field.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer internship. Willing to work in a laboratory and engineering test environment and follow applicable safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework, research, or project experience in power electronics, power semiconductor devices, electric machines, motor drives, converters, inverters, power systems, circuit design, control systems, electromagnetics, or thermal management.
- Experience with multilevel inverter topologies, resonant or high-frequency conversion, gate-drive design, PCB layout, power-module design, or switching-device characterization.
- Familiarity with SiC, GaN, MOSFET, IGBT, hybrid-switch, or other power-semiconductor technologies.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, ANSYS, COMSOL, or comparable engineering-analysis and simulation tools.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, embedded controllers, FPGA or microcontroller platforms, data acquisition, or automated test systems.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, thermal cameras, electronic loads, dynamometers, impedance analyzers, or other laboratory instrumentation.
- Understanding of switching losses, conduction losses, parasitics, dead time, modulation, control-loop design, thermal limits, EMI/EMC, magnetic components, and power-device protection.
- Experience designing experiments, analyzing measurements, correlating simulation with test results, or performing uncertainty and error analysis.
- Ability to read technical papers, patents, schematics, datasheets, and engineering specifications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work safely, maintain organized laboratory records, and collaborate effectively with researchers and cross-functional engineering teams.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, MI or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
Start dates for this internship role are May 24th & June 14th of 2027.




About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Power Systems Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Power Systems Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large utilities, independent system operators, and national laboratories open summer intern applications as early as August and September. If you wait until spring, the structured cohorts at those employers are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so search throughout the year rather than treating it as a single season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for power systems engineer interns expect limited work history and weigh project evidence instead. Document two or three complete projects using tools like MATLAB, PSCAD, PowerWorld, or Python, describe the problem you solved, and make the files or write-up accessible, whether through a GitHub repository, a design portfolio, or a shared report. That artifact is what recruiters actually assess.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and campus career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool beyond what comes to campus.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Power systems engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering circuit analysis, power flow fundamentals, or simulation tool proficiency. Practice solving problems out loud and explaining your reasoning, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through problems with a classmate or record yourself to catch gaps.
Target structured rotational programs early
Major utilities and grid infrastructure firms run rotational intern programs designed specifically for candidates new to power systems, rotating you through transmission planning, protection and controls, and operations teams in a single term. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the power systems engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are not sorting through postings you cannot accept. Knowing your constraints upfront keeps your applications focused and your response time fast.
Power Systems Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a power systems engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio of power systems work, such as simulation files, circuit designs, or load-flow analyses, gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Apply directly to employers online and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a power systems engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and acting on return-offer conversations before you leave. Position yourself for one by delivering measurable results and communicating your interest early, without counting on it as certain.
When should I apply for power systems engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large utilities, engineering firms, and national laboratories begin recruiting summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves.
Are power systems engineer internships paid?
Most professional power systems engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and individual listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are rare at engineering-focused employers.
What should a power systems engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used, such as MATLAB, PSCAD, PowerWorld, or Python, and link to or reference where the work can be seen, whether that is a GitHub repository, a design portfolio, or a published analysis. Add relevant coursework in power systems, circuits, or controls, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote power systems engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the power systems engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them.
What is a rotational engineering internship in power systems?
Rotational internship programs at large utilities and engineering firms place interns across two or more functional teams, such as transmission planning, protection and controls, and grid operations, over a single summer or co-op term. They target candidates who are new to the field, offer structured mentorship, and recruit early in the fall. Competition is high, so identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get power systems engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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