Nuclear Mechanical Systems Intern - Hybrid (Paid Summer)

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Mechanical Systems intern to support design, development, and analysis related to Nuclear Power Plants at our Cranberry location. This paid, full-time hybrid internship runs May–August 2027 and reports to the Mechanical Systems & Equipment Manager.

The role involves performing thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering tasks, collaborating with mentors and engineers, and applying first principles to solve design challenges within scope,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• General knowledge of engineering and application of first principles, uncertainty treatments, and engineering tools through initial college classes.
• Interest in systems and component design and analysis, including fluid systems and interfaces with instrumentation and control.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering design and analysis for with assistance of a qualified co-author
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Support engineering personnel in multiple design and analysis efforts
• Identify problems and propose solutions to projects and tasks assigned
• Communicate with your mentors, leads, and manager on your work's progress, status, technical issues, and schedule
• Work and collaborate with other personnel regarding your responsibilities
• Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Thermal/Fluid systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Mechanical Systems intern to support design, development, and analysis related to Nuclear Power Plants at our Cranberry location. This paid, full-time hybrid internship runs May–August 2027 and reports to the Mechanical Systems & Equipment Manager.

The role involves performing thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering tasks, collaborating with mentors and engineers, and applying first principles to solve design challenges within scope,