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Summer Intern - Fuel Rod Design Engineering

CompanyWestinghouse Electric Company, LLC
LocationCranberry Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform analysis work related to Fuel Rod Design projects under the guidance of a mentor while adhering to nuclear safety standards. They will also participate in project teams and communicate status updates to engineers and project managers.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$25 - $29
Company Size
12786
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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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 Fuel Rod Design intern, you will report to the Fuel Rod Design Manager and be located at our Cranberry, PA facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gain an introductory understanding of FRD qualifications and the Fuel Performance functional area
  • Working under a mentor, perform analysis work related to FRD projects following approved methodologies, procedures and internal processes with nuclear safety focus to produce error-free work
  • The project assignments we create are challenging, relevant, and may focus on existing customer projects and improve FRD computing tools
  • Develop skills necessary to assume more independent assignments, such as continuing work as a casual intern during the school year
  • Work with a mentor to plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirement within schedule requirements
  • Participate on project teams and communicate with responsible engineers and project managers the nature and status of work projects

 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, nuclear) or related technical discipline (e.g., materials)
  • Completed Sophomore year of college
  • Apply fundamental engineering principles
  • Computer programing skills

 

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:

  • 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

 

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Key Skills
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringMaterials ScienceComputer ProgrammingProject ManagementData AnalysisTechnical DocumentationSafety ComplianceProblem SolvingCommunication
Categories
EngineeringEnergyManufacturingScience & Research