Summer Intern - Thermal-Hydraulic

Location: Hopkins, SC, US

Summer Intern - Thermal-Hydraulic

Requisition Number:

34816

Company:

Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Hopkins, SC, US, 29061

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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 Thermal-Hydraulic intern, you will support thermal-hydraulic analysis activities of nuclear fuel and related components.

You will report to the Thermal-Hydraulic and Seismic Engineering and Design and Support Manager and be located at our Columbia, SC facility. This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Support fuel assembly and components thermal-hydraulic testing activities for nuclear fuel development projects

Develop knowledge of nuclear steam supply systems, fuel assembly mechanical design, and structure of reactor core internals

Develop knowledge of fluid Mechanics in reactors, fuel assembly and fuel rod vibration, heat transfer in reactors and core components, fretting wear, and departure from nucleate boiling thermal analysis

Work with internal departments to support nuclear fuel projects

Qualifications:

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus in thermal hydraulics

Completed Sophomore year of college

Experience in analysis and testing

Completed coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics or equivalent classes

Experience with MATLAB, Linux, LabVIEW

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.

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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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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.