Summer Intern - Nuclear Design

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Nuclear Core Design intern for a paid summer internship at the Cranberry Township facility. The role reports to the Nuclear Design Manager and runs May through August 2027 in a hybrid arrangement.

The intern will engage in foundational nuclear design training, perform core design calculations, and collaborate with engineers and managers on loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants. Strong interest in neutronics and fuel design is desired.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering with exposure to core neutronics and fuel design.
• Experience with computer simulations or related software.
• Completed coursework in introductory nuclear topics and reactor physics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory nuclear design training and seminars.
• Perform core design calculations using internal/external simulation codes.
• Interpret results with mentors to develop loading pattern designs for PWR plants.
• Collaborate with interns, engineers, project managers and business leaders.
• Contribute to projects such as core calculations, fuel design, and modeling studies.

Skills

Core Neutronics

Nuclear Fuel Design

Computer simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering

Completed Sophomore year of college

Core introductory nuclear classes

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

Key Responsibilities:

• You will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training and nuclear engineering learning seminars
• Perform nuclear core design calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
• You will interpret results and work with experienced engineering mentors to produce new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants
• Become a member of a nuclear engineering intern team work with interns, engineers, project managers, and business leaders
• Examples of nuclear core design intern projects may include:
  • Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs
  • Test and Implementation of New Fuel Product Designs
  • Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions
  • Feasibility Studies and "What if" Scenario Modeling of PWR Core Capabilities
  • Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Models
  • Nuclear Core Design Calculation Automation and Software Design

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Core introductory nuclear classes
• Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
• Computer simulation experience

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

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.