Summer Intern - Nuclear Design

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Cranberry Township, PA

12d•$25 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a Nuclear Core Design intern, you will report to the Nuclear Design Manager and be located at our Cranberry facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering
Completed Sophomore year of college
Core introductory nuclear classes
Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design
Computer simulation experience

Nice To Haves

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

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 new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants
Become a member of a nuclear engineering intern team work with interns, engineers, project managers, and business leaders