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Westinghouse Electric

Summer Intern - Nuclear Safety Engineer

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What they do

A Nuclear Safety Engineer oversees operations and maintains the safety of nuclear power systems, including nuclear power plants, ships or other plants that use nuclear technology. Develops and documents nuclear safety procedures. Reviews nuclear plant construction design and maintenance. Oversees handling of nuclear waste and monitors compliance with safety regulations.

$136,283 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Summer Intern -
Nuclear Safety Engineer Requisition Number:
33840
Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co Location:
Burr Ridge, IL, US, 60527 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 Safety Analysis Engineering intern, you will provide general safety analysis for nuclear power plants. You will report to the Experimental and Accident Modeling Manager and be located at our Burr Ridge facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide engineering design and analysis for nuclear power plants, products, including fuel manufacturing, spent-fuel management, service and maintenance, instrumentation and control, and training Work with customers, vendors and other internal departments on engineering level to obtain information necessary to perform work assignments Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements
Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering 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-Onsite, #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 Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
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Chicago Job Segment:
Nuclear Engineering, Facilities, Nuclear, Safety Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering, Operations, Energy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance