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Summer Intern - Nuclear Design

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, PA · HybridFull-time$25.4–29/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.4–29/hr
Location
Cranberry Township, PAHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Nuclear Core Design intern will support Westinghouse’s nuclear design work at its Cranberry facility during a paid, full-time hybrid summer position running May through August 2027. The intern will receive introductory nuclear design training and participate in learning seminars, perform and interpret core design calculations, and collaborate with experienced engineers on projects involving PWR plants, fuel designs, modeling, testing, and software.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nuclear Core DesignNuclear EngineeringCore NeutronicsNuclear Fuel DesignComputer Simulation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Nuclear EngineeringCompleted Sophomore YearCore Introductory Nuclear Classes

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 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. Key Responsibilities: 1. You will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training and nuclear engineering learning seminars 2. 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 3. You will interpret results and work with experienced engineering mentors to produce new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants 4. Become a member of a nuclear engineering intern team work with interns, engineers, project managers, and business leaders 5. Examples of nuclear core design intern projects may include: 6. Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs 7. Test and Implementation of New Fuel Product Designs 8. Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions 9. Feasibility Studies and "What if" Scenario Modeling of PWR Core Capabilities 10. Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Models 11. Nuclear Core Design Calculation Automation and Software Design Qualifications: 1. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering 2. Completed Sophomore year of college 3. Core introductory nuclear classes 4. Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design 5. Computer simulation experience 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. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Internship 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: 1. Safety and Quality 2. Integrity and Trust 3. Customer Focus and Innovation 4. Speed and Passion to Win 5. 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 Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,007 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.4–29/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$23–29/hr58 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr990 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.20/hr, is close to the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 132 open Engineering Intern jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,007 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (34 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 718 of the 2,007 open Engineering Intern jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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