Summer Intern - Safety Analysis

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 3,499,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Safety Analysis Engineering Intern to perform design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, focusing on LOCA. The role is based at the Cranberry facility and is a paid full-time hybrid internship for May–August 2027.

Reporting to the LOCA Integrated Services Manager, you will develop models for two-phase flow and heat transfer, and apply statistical methods to safety analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or nuclear engineering
• Completed Sophomore year of college

Responsibilities

• Development and assessment of models and correlations for prediction of two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena
• Use statistical techniques for performing realistic nuclear reactor safety analysis and development of analysis methodologies for design basis accidents
• Cognizance of plant specific licensing basis, Analysis of Record, 50.46 reporting
• Contact for plant-specific, LOCA specific inquiries from both internal and external customers
• Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
• Communicate with responsible project manager nature and status of work projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear 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 Safety Analysis Engineering Intern, you will perform design basis safety analysis for nuclear reactors, in particular for Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCA).

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

Key Responsibilities

• Development and assessment of models and correlations for prediction of two-phase flow and heat transfer phenomena
• Use statistical techniques for performing realistic nuclear reactor safety analysis and development of analysis methodologies for design basis accidents
• Cognizance of plant specific licensing basis, Analysis of Record, 50.46 reporting
• Contact for plant-specific, LOCA specific inquiries from both internal and external customers
• Evaluate impacts of plant modifications and operating changes on design analysis
• Communicate with responsible project manager nature and status of work projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or nuclear 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.

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Why Westinghouse?

• 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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