Summer Chemical Engineering Intern: Safety & Innovation

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a Chemical Engineering intern for a paid summer position (May–August 2027). You will report to the Chemical Engineering Manager and be stationed at the Columbia facility.

This onsite internship focuses on process safety information, maintenance procedures, and manufacturing support, offering hands-on experience in a real-world nuclear energy environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Experience to support manufacturing and production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and update PSI for PSM processes and department operations.
• Develop equipment and instrument specifications; review and improve PM procedures.
• Approve production operating procedures, JSA, work standards, and PM frequencies.
• Support design of new products and modify existing designs; develop test procedures for manufacturing.
• Create and maintain a database/library of technical articles related to zirconium production and metallurgy.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a Chemical Engineering intern for a paid summer position (May–August 2027). You will report to the Chemical Engineering Manager and be stationed at the Columbia facility.

This onsite internship focuses on process safety information, maintenance procedures, and manufacturing support, offering hands-on experience in a real-world nuclear energy environment.