Summer Intern - Operations Instructor

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is offering a paid AP1000 Operations Instructor intern position for the summer (May–August 2027). You will assist in developing and delivering training programs for nuclear power plant operators and technical staff, working with licensed operators, engineers, and instructors.

You will report to the US AP1000 Training Manager and gain hands-on experience with AP1000 reactors, the AP300 SMR, and other advanced technologies while located on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or related engineering degree.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear power generation, reactor operations, operator training, or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and improvement of technical training materials, presentations, student guides, learning activities, and digital learning products
• Observe classroom, laboratory, and simulator-based instruction to understand how licensed and non-licensed nuclear operators are trained and qualified
• Assist instructors with training development activities using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process
• Support incorporation of plant modifications, operating experience, procedures, and technical information into training products
• Participate in development and maintenance of multimedia products, digital learning content, and instructional technologies used in AP1000 training programs
• Become familiar with reactor operations principles, operator responsibilities, plant response, operating procedures, and the role training plays in supporting safe and reliable nuclear plant operation

Skills

Interest in nuclear power

Training/teaching interest

Engineering curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nuclear/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Eng or related

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 an AP1000 Operations Instructor intern, you will support the development and delivery of training programs used to prepare nuclear power plant operators and technical personnel. You will work with experienced instructors, licensed operators, engineers, and training professionals supporting AP1000 reactors, or other advanced reactor technologies such as the AP300 SMR and eVinci microreactor, and customers around the world.

You will report to the US AP1000 Training Manager and be located at our Cranberry, PA facility. This is a paid full-time anchor position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development, maintenance, and improvement of technical training materials, presentations, student guides, learning activities, and digital learning products
• Observe classroom, laboratory, and simulator-based instruction to understand how licensed and non-licensed nuclear operators are trained and qualified
• Assist instructors with training development activities using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process
• Support incorporation of plant modifications, operating experience, procedures, and technical information into training products
• Participate in development and maintenance of multimedia products, digital learning content, and instructional technologies used in AP1000 training programs
• Become familiar with reactor operations principles, operator responsibilities, plant response, operating procedures, and the role training plays in supporting safe and reliable nuclear plant operation

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or related engineering degree
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear power generation, reactor operations, operator training, technical instruction, or workforce development

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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