Setpoints and Control Systems 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 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 Supervisor and be located at our Cranberry location. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support functional design of AP1000 digital control systems and legacy analog protection systems
• Develop and 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
• Propose plant modifications to address operational issues
• Evaluate overpressure transients and develop mitigation strategies to protect the reactor vessel and piping
• Perform calculations to ensure reactor protection systems meet safety limits considering instrumentation and process uncertainties
• Determine setpoints that govern daily plant operations

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 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 $22.69 to $27.50 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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