Summer Intern - Setpoint and Control Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLCWestinghouse Electric Company, LLCWarrendale, Oregon, United States
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Posted

10/2/2026

Employment

Full time, Internship

Range

$25 - $29/hr

Work style

Hybrid

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Core responsibilities

The intern will support the functional design of digital and analog control systems while maintaining NSSS requirements and diagrams. They will also analyze operational transients and determine setpoints to ensure reactor protection systems meet safety limits.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or nuclear engineering and have completed their sophomore year. Required coursework includes statistics, data analysis, fluid mechanics, dynamic systems, thermodynamics, and PWR design.

Key skills

Digital control systemsAnalog protection systemsNSSS control systemsOperational transientsI&C logicLTOPS configurationsReactor protection systemsInstrumentationProcess uncertaintiesSetpointsStatisticsData analysisFluid mechanicsDynamic systemsThermodynamicsPWR design

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Industry

Utilities

Employees

12,725

Type

Privately Held

Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world's leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. We provide our utility customers around the world with the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation and operating plant products and services. We are driven by our powerful history and experience, ground-breaking ideas and our focus on safety and sustainability. At Westinghouse, we are focused on nuclear energy technology. Our goal is simple - to provide solutions to our customers to keep their plants safe, reliable and efficient. Helping our customers support the needs of their customers is why we are committed to quality, safety and innovation at every turn.

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EngineeringEnergyScience & Research

Description

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 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.   Key Responsibilities: You will support functional design of AP1000 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.   #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.

Requirements

  • •Digital control systems
  • •Analog protection systems
  • •NSSS control systems
  • •Operational transients
  • •I&C logic
  • •LTOPS configurations
  • •Reactor protection systems
  • •Instrumentation
  • •Process uncertainties
  • •Setpoints
  • •Statistics
  • •Data analysis
  • •Fluid mechanics
  • •Dynamic systems
  • •Thermodynamics
  • •PWR design

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