INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Physical Security Intern Summer 2026

CompanyWestinghouse Electric Company, LLC
LocationCranberry Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Physical Security intern, you will support multiple projects related to the design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects concerning physical security. You will perform physical security assessments and evaluations, read engineering drawings, and provide engineering support to global organizations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $28
Company Size
11822
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
Westinghouse Electric Company is the world's leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. We provide our utility customers around the world with the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation and operating plant products and services. We are driven by our powerful history and experience, ground-breaking ideas and our focus on safety and sustainability. At Westinghouse, we are focused on nuclear energy technology. Our goal is simple - to provide solutions to our customers to keep their plants safe, reliable and efficient. Helping our customers support the needs of their customers is why we are committed to quality, safety and innovation at every turn.
About the Role

 

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 Physical Security intern, you will provide yourself broad-ranging experience of operating and advanced nuclear plant designs. This experience will include interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement. You will develop and implement the safeguards and physical security protection system designs.

 

You will report to the Structural Steal Senior Manager and be located at our Cranberry facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support multiple projects related to design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects concerning physical security
  • Perform physical security assessments of the physical plant arrangement
  • Perform evaluations including critical asset development, threat and vulnerability assessments, physical security system computer and electrical design
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and criteria documents
  • Help prepare specifications and reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and contract requirements
  • Provide engineering support to multiple global organizations regarding asset protection and physical security assessments

 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in in physical security related-degree or mechanical or electrical engineering
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completed Sophomore year of college

 

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 $18.70 to $27.50 per hour.

 

#LI-Onsite, #LI-Engineering, #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:

  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • 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

Key Skills
Physical SecurityEngineering DrawingsThreat AssessmentVulnerability AssessmentSpecifications PreparationRegulatory ComplianceAsset ProtectionNuclear ProjectsElectrical DesignMechanical EngineeringCritical Asset DevelopmentConstructionFabricationMaintenanceProject SupportTeam Collaboration
Categories
EngineeringSecurity & SafetyEnergyConstructionManufacturing