Nuclear Core Design Intern Summer 2026

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

101d • $22 - $27

About The Position

As a Nuclear Core Design intern, you will report to the Nuclear Design Manager and be located at our Cranberry location. This is a paid, full-time hybrid summer position.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Complete Sophomore year of college
• Core introductory nuclear classes
• Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
• Computer simulation experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in introductory nuclear design specific training and nuclear engineering learning seminars
• Perform nuclear core design calculations by using the internal and external nuclear core design simulation codes, following internal methodology, and consulting with experienced peer and mentor engineers
• Interpret results and work with experienced engineering mentors to produce innovative new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants
• Become a member of a nuclear engineering intern team working with interns, engineers, project managers, and business leaders
• Examples of nuclear core design intern projects may include: Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs, Test and Implementation of New Fuel Product Designs, Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions, Feasibility Studies and 'What if' Scenario Modeling of PWR Core Capabilities, Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Models, Nuclear Core Design Calculation Automation and Software Design

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

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