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Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 days ago

Nuclear Operations Intern Summer 2026

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, committed to providing safe and clean energy solutions. The Nuclear Operations intern will support operations topics related to modern nuclear instrumentation technologies and reactor engineering services, gaining hands-on experience in the nuclear industry.

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Responsibilities

You will acquire knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures
You will work with industry professionals who will teach you the technical and professional aspects of working in the nuclear industry
Your scope will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds
You will support our technology development for incore instrumentation, reactivity computers and other our testing equipment

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringReactor Operator LicenseTeamworkCustomer FocusIntegrity

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from an accredited college or university
Other engineering majors holding a Reactor Operator license at a university reactor will be considered
Minimum GPA 3.0
Complete sophomore year of college

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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