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Summer Intern - Nuclear Operations Westinghouse Electric Company Sep 01, 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 Operations intern, you will work on the new generation of reactors like the AP300 SMR and eVinci microreactor, the new fleet of AP1000 and the operating fleet from all over the world. Building your skills based on actual operating plant experience in the field, combined with new plant development, will be a major accelerator for your career in the nuclear industry. You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at our Etna facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

You will acquire knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures

You will work with industry professionals who will teach you the technical and professional aspects of working in the nuclear industry

Your scope will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds

You will support our technology development for incore instrumentation, reactivity computers and other our testing equipment

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in nuclear engineering
• We will consider other engineering majors holding a Reactor Operator license at a university reactor
• 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 $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: 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 This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.