Fuel Rod Design Engineering Intern — Hybrid (Paid Summer)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company invites applications for a Fuel Rod Design intern position at the Cranberry, PA facility. This paid full-time hybrid summer internship runs May–August 2027, reporting to the Fuel Rod Design Manager.

You will work under a mentor, gain exposure to FRD qualifications, and perform analysis on FRD projects with a nuclear safety focus. The role includes developing independent assignment capabilities and collaboration with responsible engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, nuclear) or related technical discipline (e.g., materials).
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles.
• Computer programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain an introductory understanding of FRD qualifications and the Fuel Performance functional area.
• Under a mentor, perform analysis work related to FRD projects following approved methodologies and internal processes with nuclear safety focus to produce error-free work.
• Projects may focus on existing customer projects and improve FRD computing tools.
• Develop skills to undertake independent assignments, possibly continuing as a casual intern during the school year.
• Work with a mentor to plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements within the timeline.
• Participate on project teams and communicate with engineers and project managers about the status of work.

Skills

Engineering principles

Programming skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company invites applications for a Fuel Rod Design intern position at the Cranberry, PA facility. This paid full-time hybrid summer internship runs May–August 2027, reporting to the Fuel Rod Design Manager.

You will work under a mentor, gain exposure to FRD qualifications, and perform analysis on FRD projects with a nuclear safety focus. The role includes developing independent assignment capabilities and collaboration with responsible engineers and project managers.