Summer Intern - Setpoint and Control Systems
Westinghouse ElectricWarrendale
Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You have PWR experience.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- PWR
- I&C Systems
About this role
As a Setpoints and Control Systems Engineering intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of nuclear subsystems. You will report to the Setpoint and Control Systems Manager and be located at our Warrendale and Cranberry facilities. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Responsibilities
- You will support functional design of AP 1000 digital control systems and legacy analog protection systems
- Maintain NSSS Control System Functional Requirements and Diagrams
- Maintain plant NSSS Design Transients for component qualification
- Analyze operational transients to test I&C logic and settings
- Analyze low‑temperature over‑pressurization scenarios and develop/maintain LTOPS configurations to ensure adequate protection
- Perform calculations to ensure reactor protection systems meet safety limits considering instrumentation and process uncertainties You will determine setpoints that govern daily plant operations Other responsibilities assigned by the Setpoint and Control Systems Manager Qualifications: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or nuclear engineering Completed Sophomore year of college Coursework in statistics, data analysis, fluid mechanics, dynamic systems, and thermodynamics Coursework in Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) design and operation 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. , 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 .
Location, schedule, and travel
hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.
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