Nuclear Core Design Intern - Hybrid Summer Role

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Nuclear Core Design intern for a paid summer internship at the Cranberry Township facility. The role reports to the Nuclear Design Manager and runs May through August 2027 in a hybrid arrangement.

The intern will engage in foundational nuclear design training, perform core design calculations, and collaborate with engineers and managers on loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants. Strong interest in neutronics and fuel design is desired.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering with exposure to core neutronics and fuel design.
• Experience with computer simulations or related software.
• Completed coursework in introductory nuclear topics and reactor physics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory nuclear design training and seminars.
• Perform core design calculations using internal/external simulation codes.
• Interpret results with mentors to develop loading pattern designs for PWR plants.
• Collaborate with interns, engineers, project managers and business leaders.
• Contribute to projects such as core calculations, fuel design, and modeling studies.

Skills

Core Neutronics

Nuclear Fuel Design

Computer simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering

Completed Sophomore year of college

Core introductory nuclear classes

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Nuclear Core Design intern for a paid summer internship at the Cranberry Township facility. The role reports to the Nuclear Design Manager and runs May through August 2027 in a hybrid arrangement.

The intern will engage in foundational nuclear design training, perform core design calculations, and collaborate with engineers and managers on loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants. Strong interest in neutronics and fuel design is desired.