Summer Intern - Nuclear Operations

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Etna (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Nuclear Operations intern for the summer at the Etna, PA facility. This paid, full-time hybrid position runs May–August 2027 and offers exposure to the AP300 SMR, eVinci microreactor, and the operating fleet worldwide.

You will learn from engineers, assist in developing control room procedures, and support technology development for in-core instrumentation and reactivity systems, with opportunities across current and next-gen plants.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in nuclear engineering
• We will consider other engineering majors holding a Reactor Operator license at a university reactor
• Completed Sophomore year of college

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop control room operating procedures
• Work with industry professionals who will teach you the technical and professional aspects of working in the nuclear industry
• Scope includes operating fleet and next generation plants (SMR and microreactors), offering learning opportunities in both
• Support technology development for in-core instrumentation, reactivity computers and testing equipment

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Reactor Operator license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nuclear Engineering

Reactor Operator license (university reactor)

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 Nuclear Operations intern, you will work on the new generation of reactors like the AP300 SMR and eVinci microreactor, the new fleet of AP1000® and the operating fleet from all over the world. Building your skills based on actual operating plant experience in the field, combined with new plant development, will be a major accelerator for your career in the nuclear industry.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at our Etna facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will acquire knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures
• You will work with industry professionals who will teach you the technical and professional aspects of working in the nuclear industry
• Your scope will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds
• You will support our technology development for incore instrumentation, reactivity computers and other our testing equipment

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in nuclear engineering
• We will consider other engineering majors holding a Reactor Operator license at a university reactor
• Completed Sophomore year of college

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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