2026 Mechanical Engineering Summer Internship jobs in United States
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Talen Energy · 1 day ago

2026 Mechanical Engineering Summer Internship

Talen Energy is one of North America's leading competitive energy and power generation companies, and they are seeking enthusiastic candidates for their 2025 Engineering Summer Internship. This internship program provides college students with hands-on experience in power plant operations and office settings, allowing them to explore potential career paths in engineering and develop practical skills.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the achievement of departmental goals through special projects
Engage with senior executives and gain insights into the energy industry
Join business resource groups and expand your professional network
Participate in impactful community service projects
Perform nuclear fuel management analysis
Develop performance indicators for nuclear risk assessment
Create parameter displays for the plant process computer system
Automate the development of Control Rod Movement Sheets
Assist with plant modifications and engineering work requests
Conduct calculations, analysis, and specifications supporting plant upgrades
Update plant electrical system analysis to incorporate change mechanisms and optimize system capabilities
Generate user interface pages for monitoring equipment performance
Participate in a "Missing Megawatts and Thermal Performance" project, including steam system walkdowns and the use of thermal monitoring software
Collaborate on a pilot project to develop radiation-resistant instruments for wireless applications
Investigate thermal losses, estimate megawatt impacts, and develop solution strategies

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringThermal PerformanceProject ManagementPassion for LearningTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Enrolled in an accredited college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student in Engineering
Must be a full-time student (minimum 12 semester hours)
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide an official transcript and other required documentation
Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations

Preferred

Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Passion for learning and contributing to a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Company

Talen Energy

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Talen Energy operates as an energy and power generation and marketing company.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.74B
2025-10-06Post Ipo Debt· $4.29B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $850M

Leadership Team

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Mark McFarland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Cole Muller
Chief Financial Officer
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