Summer Intern - Fuel Rod Design Engineering

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company invites applications for a Fuel Rod Design intern position at the Cranberry, PA facility. This paid full-time hybrid summer internship runs May–August 2027, reporting to the Fuel Rod Design Manager.

You will work under a mentor, gain exposure to FRD qualifications, and perform analysis on FRD projects with a nuclear safety focus. The role includes developing independent assignment capabilities and collaboration with responsible engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, nuclear) or related technical discipline (e.g., materials).
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles.
• Computer programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain an introductory understanding of FRD qualifications and the Fuel Performance functional area.
• Under a mentor, perform analysis work related to FRD projects following approved methodologies and internal processes with nuclear safety focus to produce error-free work.
• Projects may focus on existing customer projects and improve FRD computing tools.
• Develop skills to undertake independent assignments, possibly continuing as a casual intern during the school year.
• Work with a mentor to plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements within the timeline.
• Participate on project teams and communicate with engineers and project managers about the status of work.

Skills

Engineering principles

Programming skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Fuel Rod Design intern, you will report to the Fuel Rod Design Manager and be located at our Cranberry, PA facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain an introductory understanding of FRD qualifications and the Fuel Performance functional area
• Working under a mentor, perform analysis work related to FRD projects following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes with nuclear safety focus to produce error-free work
• The project assignments we create are challenging, relevant, and may focus on existing customer projects and improve FRD computing tools
• Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments, such as continuing work as a casual intern during the school year
• Work with a mentor to plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirement within schedule requirements
• Participate on project teams and communicate with responsible engineers and project managers the nature and status of work projects

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, nuclear) or related technical discipline (e.g., materials)
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Apply fundamental engineering principles
• Computer programing skills

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25.40 to $29.00 per hour.

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Why Westinghouse?

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.