Mechanical Engineering Intern at Blue Energy in Chevy Chase, MD

Summary: Blue Energy is dedicated to unlocking energy abundance and affordability through innovative nuclear technology. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support technical analysis and engineering work related to power plant design and infrastructure systems, providing hands-on experience in clean energy infrastructure. Responsibilities: - Perform mechanical, thermal, and process calculations to support power plant systems and balance-of-plant design - Contribute to sizing and high-level cost estimates for plant infrastructure, including the steam turbine island, cooling water system, and other plant auxiliaries - Research power plant subsystems and integrate technical assumptions and data into engineering analyses and design workflows - Communicate with equipment vendors to understand technical capabilities, performance characteristics, and potential design solutions - Develop clear, well-structured calculation packages and technical reports that document methodologies, assumptions, and results - Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard engineering and heat and mass balance tools (e.g., Thermoflex) used in power plant design Required Qualifications: - Pursuing Mechanical/Nuclear/Chemical engineering degree - Have undertaken coursework in heat transfer and/or fluid mechanics - Familiar with power plant systems/rankine cycle - Experience with system design/ writing requirements etc Preferred Qualifications: - Nuclear background a plus! Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics Important Skills: Power Plant Systems, System Design Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Curiosity, Technical Documentation, Detail-Oriented