Summer Intern - PE Development Lab

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a PE Development Lab intern for the upcoming summer term (May–August 2027). This paid, full-time, onsite role offers exposure to test and analyze new fuel designs under the supervision of the Structures & Fuel Assembly Product Design Manager.

The internship targets students pursuing a mechanical engineering degree, with sophomore year completed, and provides hands-on experience with engineering drawings, calculations, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to test and analyze the performance of new fuel designs.
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design and evaluation of systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Help resolve technical issues for operating and new (i.e., AP1000) nuclear power plants.
• Support engineers in the development of calculations and reports to document design and analysis results.
• Learn new engineering topics through participation in technical seminars.
• Work with engineers within and outside of the United States.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 PE Development Lab intern, you will contribute to the development of technical products and systems.

You will report to the Structures & Fuel Assem Prod Design Manager and be at our Columbia, SC facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to test and analyze the performance of new fuel designs
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design and evaluation of systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Help resolve technical issues for operating and new (i.e., AP1000) nuclear power plants
• Support engineers in the development of calculations and reports to document design and analysis results
• Learn new engineering topics through participation in technical seminars
• Work with engineers within and outside of the United States

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 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.

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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