Nuclear Core Design 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 Nuclear Core Design intern, you will report to the Nuclear Design Manager and be located at our Cranberry location. This internship is a paid, full-time, hybrid summer position.

Key Responsibilities:

- You will participate in introductory nuclear design specific training and nuclear engineering learning seminars

- 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

- You will interpret results and work with experienced engineering mentors to produce innovative new projects and loading pattern designs for operating PWR plants

- Examples of nuclear core design intern projects may include:

- Bound Nuclear Core Calculations, Core Accident Scenarios, Core Loading Pattern Designs

- Test and Implementation of New Fuel Product Designs

- Economical Models, Estimates, and Engineering Technical Descriptions

- Feasibility Studies and "What if" Scenario Modeling of PWR Core Capabilities

- Core Startup Calculations and Low Power Physics Testing Models

- Nuclear Core Design Calculation Automation and Software Design

Qualifications:

- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering

- Minimum GPA of 3.0

- Completed Sophomore year of college

- Core introductory nuclear classes

- Interest in Core Neutronics and Nuclear Fuel Design

- 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 $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

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.