Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2026

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • SC

74d • $22 - $27

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering intern, you will report to the Facilities Support Lead/Supervisory Engineer and be located at our Columbia location. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, or chemical plant
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria
• Demonstrate technical leadership
• Interpret and understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations
• No relocation assistance provided

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and help execute capital and expense projects
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems
• Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results following ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications
• Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services for equipment and systems
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on existing equipment
• Occasionally assist with emergent issues and after-hours calls

Benefits

• Paid full-time internship
• Hourly rate estimated to be $22.69 to $27.5 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees