Summer Intern - Nuclear Engineering

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is offering a Nuclear Engineering Intern position at our Cranberry Township-based facilities. The role provides hands-on experience in nuclear reactor systems, core design, fuel management, and plant operations, reporting to the department manager.

This paid, full-time internship is hybrid or onsite for the summer of 2027, May through August. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in nuclear engineering and have completed sophomore year, with interest in reactor physics

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Interest in reactor physics, nuclear systems, or fuel design

Responsibilities

• Help with nuclear design calculations and analyses
• Support reactor core design and fuel management activities
• Analyze engineering data and simulation results
• Participate in nuclear engineering training and seminars
• Support technical report development
• Assist engineering teams with design solutions
• Contribute to project planning and execution efforts

Skills

Reactor physics interest

Education

Bachelor's in Nuclear 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.

As a Nuclear Engineering Intern, you will support engineering activities related to nuclear reactor systems, core design, fuel management, and plant operations. You will gain hands-on experience applying nuclear engineering principles to commercial nuclear projects.

You will report to the department manager and be located at our Cranberry, Warrendale, Blairsville, or New Stanton, PA facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid or onsite position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Help with nuclear design calculations and analyses
• Support reactor core design and fuel management activities
• Analyze engineering data and simulation results
• Participate in nuclear engineering training and seminars
• Support technical report development
• Assist engineering teams with design solutions
• Contribute to project planning and execution efforts

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Interest in reactor physics, nuclear systems, or fuel design

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.

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

Get Connected With Westinghouse On Social Media

Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.