Summer Intern - Mechanical Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Mechanical Systems intern for a paid summer internship in Cranberry Township, PA. The role focuses on design, development, and analysis of systems for nuclear power plants, including legacy and AP1000 plants, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will report to the Mechanical Systems & Equipment Manager, collaborate with mentors, and work within established scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering.
• Sophomore year completed and continuing studies.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and basic tools from early coursework.
• Interest in systems design and analysis, including fluid interfaces with instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network analysis with mentor support.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Fluid systems

Instrumentation & control

Education

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

Sophomore year completed

Job description

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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 Mechanical Systems intern, you will support design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and processes related to Nuclear Power Plants, including Legacy Plants, AP1000® Plants, and other advanced reactors.

You will report to the Mechanical Systems & Equipment Manager and be located at our Cranberry location. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key 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

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

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?

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:

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

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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