Nuclear Operations Training Intern — AP1000

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is offering a paid AP1000 Operations Instructor intern position for the summer (May–August 2027). You will assist in developing and delivering training programs for nuclear power plant operators and technical staff, working with licensed operators, engineers, and instructors.

You will report to the US AP1000 Training Manager and gain hands-on experience with AP1000 reactors, the AP300 SMR, and other advanced technologies while located on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or related engineering degree.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear power generation, reactor operations, operator training, or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and improvement of technical training materials, presentations, student guides, learning activities, and digital learning products
• Observe classroom, laboratory, and simulator-based instruction to understand how licensed and non-licensed nuclear operators are trained and qualified
• Assist instructors with training development activities using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process
• Support incorporation of plant modifications, operating experience, procedures, and technical information into training products
• Participate in development and maintenance of multimedia products, digital learning content, and instructional technologies used in AP1000 training programs
• Become familiar with reactor operations principles, operator responsibilities, plant response, operating procedures, and the role training plays in supporting safe and reliable nuclear plant operation

Skills

Interest in nuclear power

Training/teaching interest

Engineering curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nuclear/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Eng or related

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is offering a paid AP1000 Operations Instructor intern position for the summer (May–August 2027). You will assist in developing and delivering training programs for nuclear power plant operators and technical staff, working with licensed operators, engineers, and instructors.

You will report to the US AP1000 Training Manager and gain hands-on experience with AP1000 reactors, the AP300 SMR, and other advanced technologies while located on