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Internship - Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Rock Hill

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  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and complete your Sophomore year by May 2025. Other engineering disciplines won't be considered.
  • You will support design activities, troubleshoot technical issues, use analytical tools, maintain software compliance, learn industry codes, and create sketches in AutoCAD.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering Required (other Engineering Disciplines will not be considered)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
  • Completion of Sophomore year of college by May 2025

Responsibilities

  • Support of civil / structural design activities which include calculation creation in the area of structural steel or concrete design.
  • Addressing technical issues related to the fabrication, assembly, and construction phases of a civil/structural project. This includes technical justification of design changes and at times requires troubleshooting of emergent technical issues.
  • Gain familiarity with analytical tools such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and GTSTRUDL
  • Aid in maintenance of software compliance records and closure of engineering corrective actions
  • Become familiar with applicable industry civil/structural codes and (such as ACI, AISC, AWS) standards as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Develop engineering sketches and markups using AutoCAD or similar CAD programs.

FAQs

What type of internship is being offered?

The internship is for Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering students for the 2025 Summer Intern Program.

What are the main responsibilities of the internship?

Interns will support civil/structural design activities, assist with technical issues related to civil/structural projects, maintain software compliance records, and develop engineering sketches using CAD programs.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred, and must have completed their sophomore year by May 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in Cranberry Township, PA, but the company has locations in 19 different countries.

Are there benefits offered with the internship?

Yes, Westinghouse offers competitive benefits, including a competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid vacations, educational reimbursement, and more.

Is there a focus on diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Westinghouse values diversity and seeks to recruit a qualified workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Are there opportunities for flexible work arrangements?

Yes, the company offers opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

What analytical tools will interns gain familiarity with?

Interns will gain familiarity with analytical tools such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and GTSTRUDL.

Will interns be involved in any troubleshooting during the internship?

Yes, interns may be required to troubleshoot emergent technical issues related to civil/structural projects.

What are some of the core values of Westinghouse?

Some core values include Safety and Quality, Integrity and Trust, Customer Focus and Innovation, Speed and Passion to Win, and Teamwork and Accountability.

Mission & Purpose

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world's leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. We provide our utility customers around the world with the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation and operating plant products and services. We are driven by our powerful history and experience, ground-breaking ideas and our focus on safety and sustainability. At Westinghouse, we are focused on nuclear energy technology. Our goal is simple - to provide solutions to our customers to keep their plants safe, reliable and efficient. Helping our customers support the needs of their customers is why we are committed to quality, safety and innovation at every turn.