Physical Security Intern Summer 2026

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 Physical Security intern, you will be provided broad-ranging experience of operating and advanced nuclear plant designs including interfaces with systems, equipment, structures, and physical plant arrangement to develop and implement the safeguards and physical security protection system designs.

You will report to the Structural Steal Senior Manager and be located at our Cranberry location. This is a paid, full-time onsite summer position.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support multiple projects related to design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of large-scale nuclear and non-nuclear projects concerning physical security
• Perform physical security assessments of the physical plant arrangement
• Perform evaluations including critical asset development, threat and vulnerability assessments, physical security system computer and electrical design
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and criteria documents
• Help prepare specifications and reports to satisfy applicable regulatory, code, and contract requirements
• Provide engineering support to multiple global organizations regarding asset protection and physical security assessments

 

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in physical security related-degree or mechanical or electrical engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completed Sophomore year of college
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

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 $18.70 to $27.50 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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