Mechanical Systems Intern Summer 2026

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 Mechanical Systems intern, you will support design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products, processes, components, equipment, and/or systems related to Nuclear Power Plants, including Legacy Plants, AP1000® Plants, and other advanced reactors.

You will report to the Mechanical Systems & Equipment Manager and be located at our Cranberry location. This is a paid, full-time hybrid summer position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform thermal, thermal/hydraulic, and piping network engineering design and analysis for with assistance of a qualified co-author

- Work both independently and collaboratively

- Support engineering personnel in multiple design and analysis efforts

- Identify problems and propose solutions to projects and tasks assigned

- Communicate with your mentors, leads, and manager on your work's progress, status, technical issues, and schedule

- Work and collaborate with other personnel regarding your responsibilities

- Perform work within established scope, budgetary, and schedule requirements

Qualifications:

- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering

- Minimum GPA of 3.0

- Complete Sophomore year of college

- General knowledge of engineering and application of first principles, uncertainty treatments, and engineering tools through initial college classes

- Interest in systems and/or component design and analysis, including fluid systems and interfaces with instrumentation and control

- US Citizen or Permanent Resident

- No relocation assistance provided

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 $22.69 to $27.50 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