Nuclear Engineering Intern — Reactor Systems & Fieldwork

Wayne State University; Waterford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a Nuclear engineering student for the Summer 2026 intern session to work in the Reactor Engineering group of the Nuclear Engineering Department at Millstone Power Station, Waterford CT.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, thermal performance analysis, reactor trending, and development of technical products. Projects will be mentored by experienced engineers and relate to coursework completion.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to think analytically and solve engineering problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Ability to process information and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.

Responsibilities

• Reactor flux data acquisition and analysis for periodic surveillances of power distribution.
• Ranking cycle thermal performance analysis.
• Trending of reactor performance.
• Periodic walkdowns of primary systems.
• Development of Reactor Engineering technical products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering principles

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Nuclear Engineering

Graduation 2027/2028

GPA 3.0

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking a Nuclear engineering student for the Summer 2026 intern session to work in the Reactor Engineering group of the Nuclear Engineering Department at Millstone Power Station, Waterford CT.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, thermal performance analysis, reactor trending, and development of technical products. Projects will be mentored by experienced engineers and relate to coursework completion.