Summer Intern - Setpoint and Control Systems

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 Manager and be located at our Warrendale and Cranberry facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support functional design of AP1000 digital control systems and legacy analog protection systems
• 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
• Analyze low‑temperature over‑pressurization scenarios and develop/maintain LTOPS configurations to ensure adequate protection
• Perform calculations to ensure reactor protection systems meet safety limits considering instrumentation and process uncertainties
• Determine setpoints that govern daily plant operations
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Setpoint and Control Systems Manager

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or nuclear engineering
• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

This is a paid full-time hybrid position for the summer, May - August 2027.