Summer Intern - Setpoint and Control Systems
Warrendale, OR · HybridFull-time$25.4–29/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed today
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The Setpoints and Control Systems Engineering intern collaborates with experienced engineers and subject matter experts across nuclear subsystems. The role supports design and analysis of digital control and analog protection systems, maintains system requirements and design transients, and performs calculations related to reactor protection and operational setpoints. It is a paid, full-time hybrid summer position from May through August 2027, based at Warrendale and Cranberry facilities.
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Full 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 Setpoints and Control Systems Engineering intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of nuclear subsystems.
You will report to the Setpoint and Control Systems Manager and be located at our Warrendale and Cranberry facilities. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
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You will support functional design of AP1000 digital control systems and legacy analog protection systems
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Maintain NSSS Control System Functional Requirements and Diagrams
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Maintain plant NSSS Design Transients for component qualification
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Analyze operational transients to test I&C logic and settings
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Analyze low‑temperature over‑pressurization scenarios and develop/maintain LTOPS configurations to ensure adequate protection
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Perform calculations to ensure reactor protection systems meet safety limits considering instrumentation and process uncertainties
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You will determine setpoints that govern daily plant operations
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Other responsibilities assigned by the Setpoint and Control Systems Manager
Qualifications:
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Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or nuclear engineering
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Completed Sophomore year of college
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Coursework in statistics, data analysis, fluid mechanics, dynamic systems, and thermodynamics
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Coursework in Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) design and operation
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:
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Safety and Quality
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Integrity and Trust
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Customer Focus and Innovation
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Speed and Passion to Win
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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.
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- Pay
- This posting$25.4–29/hr
- US median$23–30/hr1,138 hourly ranges
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