Everyone was extremely friendly, from the corporation as a whole to the team I interacted with daily.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I felt like I did not have enough assignments, especially in the first few weeks. I wish they gave me more work from the start.
Advice
Ask Questions! Everyone loves to talk about what they do. Be sure to take up some shadowing opportunities.
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Intern
June - August 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Very collaborative environment
What I wish was different
A project that aligned more with my skills.
Advice
Don't be a afraid to ask questions.
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IT Intern
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I got to mold the internship into what I wanted out of it. I was able to work on projects that I was interested in. I also had several opportunities to network with other departments to learn about other professions.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Electrical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Delta, PA
What I liked
Got to work at a nuclear power plant and learn a lot.
What I wish was different
Would liked to be a little closer to home or Villanova.
Advice
Talk to Exelon at the career fair.
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Procurement Engineer Intern
June - August 2019 • Cordova, IL
What I liked
The people at Quad Cities Station are fantastic. Great to work with and very helpful with any question I had. Work feels meaningful, and there are tons of different career paths you can follow.
What I wish was different
Can't think of anything
Advice
Ask lots of questions and follow other engineers around when they do rounds/need to go into the plant itself. Don't be afraid to cross collaborate with other departments, your primary goal for the internship is to learn.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • Lacey Township, NJ
What I liked
I got to work with a lot of different departments and see what they did. It was cool to see how they all worked together.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been able to tour more of the facilities and see how what we were doing would affect the plant.
Advice
Explore all your options - even if they weren't ones you originally considered. You might be surprised.
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Engineering Intern
June 2023 • Mays Landing, NJ
What I liked
Serious work environment, gained experiences towards my major’s field, great work environment, had access to materials needed to boost my work overall
What I wish was different
More hands on work during the main time of the internship(summer)
Advice
Don’t be scared to ask for advice, everyone I worked with was more than willing to give advice to help improve my work and answered all of my questions
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Information Technology Intern
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Collaborative, Free Food, Relaxed Work Environment
What I wish was different
Better Structured Intern Program Would Be Better
Advice
Be prepared to work independently but ask questions when needed.
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Flight Technician Intern
May - August 2018 • West Chicago, IL
What I liked
Company Culture , Networking opportunities, Experience working in the field, Corporate view into aviation, and location.
What I wish was different
There was no set work schedule during my internship.
Advice
Any opportunity that you see even if it seems like you won't get it, especially if you are a freshman or sophomore.Start as early as you can.
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Electrical Design Intern
June - August 2018 • Pottstown, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed working directly with the electrical design team on projects that will actually be implemented on the plant.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was very well planned.
Advice
It may seem overwhelming at first, but everyone on the team is willing to answer any of your questions.
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Mechanical Design Intern
June - August 2018 • Ontario, NY
What I liked
Learning about nuclear energy and how a nuclear plant runs.
What I wish was different
I wish my main project had started a few weeks sooner.
Advice
Great experience with lots of opportunities to learn new things
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Business Operations Intern
June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
An excellent learning experience with many relevant projects and lessons learned along the way.
What I wish was different
I couldn't have asked for anything else, this program was everything I was looking for in an internship.
Advice
Be prepared to take responsibility for a real-life working experience and look forward to learning from the best. There will be early wake-ups, travel and collaboration with peers across different locations, and much more. Make sure to take full advantage of all opportunities that are offered during the program.
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Reactor Services Intern
June - August 2018 • Warrenville, IL
What I liked
Everyone was extremely helpful when I had questions or needed help with the projects that I was working on. I learned a lot from this internship and made a lot of connections with other interns and Exelon employees. My manager wanted us to have meaningful experiences while we were there, and he allowed us to travel to some of the nuclear plants to see things happening in person (such as dry cask storage).
What I wish was different
My technical and peer mentors were both located at a plant while I was at coorporate headquarters. This ended up not being too much of an issue, but there were a few times that they were difficult to get a hold of.
Advice
Anyone who is looking for a similar experience should take advantage of the opportunities that they get to expand their professional network.
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Nuclear Steam Supply System Engineer
June 2018 • Oswego, NY
What I liked
The atmosphere and the people I work with. I also like that the challenges that arise are always very unique.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Safety should always come first in any workplace
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Oswego, NY
What I liked
Company was very well organized. The energy sector has a lot of opportunities and resources for personal and professional growth
What I wish was different
The internship was virtual so of course I would have preferred to be on site.
Advice
Be prepared to interact with many seasoned engineers. Professional communication was everything here
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Ontario, NY
What I liked
I learned so much in just 10 weeks.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been on site rather than remote.
Advice
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Supply intern
June - August 2020 • Oak Brook, IL
What I liked
The support from colleges and supervisors
What I wish was different
I worked remotely so it would have been nice to actually be on site
Advice
Work diligently and you’re bound to see results and appreciation!
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Systems Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Braceville, IL
What I liked
Very supportive team, lots of autonomy to figure out problems on my own
What I wish was different
More opportunities to learn about the impact of the projects I worked on, answering the question of "what am I actually doing and why does it actually matter?"
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask your supervisor if you don't understand anything.
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Project Manager Intern
June - August 2021 • Newark, DE
What I liked
I liked that the company makes every intern feel welcome, and they also value your opinion when you work for them.
What I wish was different
With Exelon being such a huge company I would love to see many of the different opportunities that come with Exelon.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something because they love questions. They want you to excel at you work position and help you find out what ever information it is that you need if they don't know.
