Summer Intern - Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design

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

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is offering a Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design intern role at the Cranberry, PA facility. The position is a paid full-time hybrid internship for the summer, May - August 2027, reporting to the Thermal Hydraulic Design Manager.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting analyses that define reactor core limits and margins, mentored by experienced nuclear engineers, with opportunities to present findings to engineering teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nuclear or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Completed Sophomore year of college.
• Experience with programming, computer simulation, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in reactor core thermal hydraulic design.
• Learn reactor core design, fuel features, operating parameters and methodologies.
• Perform reactor core thermal hydraulic design analyses using internal tools.
• Work with mentors on technical and professional aspects in the nuclear industry.
• Present project results and technical findings to engineering teams and leadership.

Skills

Programming

Computer simulation

Linux

Education

Nuclear or Mechanical Eng

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 Reactor Core Thermal Hydraulic Design intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the engineering analyses that help define reactor core operating limits and thermal margins. You will learn from experienced nuclear engineers while using industry-specific tools and methodologies to support reactor core design and safety.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• You will receive training in reactor core thermal hydraulic design
• You will learn about reactor core design, fuel features, operating parameters, and engineering methodologies
• You will perform reactor core thermal hydraulic design analyses by using the internally developed subchannel and related tools, following approved methodologies
• You will work directly with industry professionals who will provide mentoring on both the technical and professional aspects working in the nuclear industry
• You will present project results and technical findings to engineering teams and leadership

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in or master's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Experience with programming, computer simulation, and Linux

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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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.