Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering intern, you will report to the Facilities Support Lead/Supervisory Engineer and be located at our Columbia location. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve technical issues for Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and help execute capital and expense projects
• Apply engineering principles and engineering codes & standards, such as ASME and ANSI, to the design, analysis, and evaluation of systems
• Develop calculations and reports to document design and analysis results following ASME Section VIII, IX, and X code requirements, API, other international codes, and facility standards and specifications
• Conduct field walkdowns and construction oversight services
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and startup/commissioning services for equipment and systems
• Apply procurement engineering and part optimization techniques to engineering projects
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on existing equipment
• Occasionally assist with emergent issues and after-hours calls

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• Familiarity with the power industry, manufacturing, or chemical plant
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 criteria
• Demonstrate technical leadership
• Interpret and understand applicable NRC and OSHA standards and regulations
• No relocation assistance provided

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 $27.5 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

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