PPO Engineering Summer Intern

19-Nov-2024

National Nuclear Security Administration

9745BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

What You'll Do in This Position

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) PIT Production and Operations is looking to hire summer interns for 2025. This internship opportunity is for undergraduate students currently studying an engineering discipline. This position will support various groups within the PPO organization at SRNS and will work with diverse groups of project engineers.

The Material Characterization (MC) Laboratory is seeking multiple interns to participate in multiple projects focused on a problem or problems involved with the characterization of difficult materials. Prospective interns will work alongside Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain skills in electron microscopy, metallographic sample preparation, metallography, and mechanical property testing using nanoindentation and Universal Testing Machine instrumentation. Interns will also grow intellectually by working on stimulating projects developed by MC Lab SMEs. Deliverables produced by intern, which may include reports and presentations, will advance MC lab method, training, and procedure development.

The engineering intern will assist more senior engineers with tooling and fixturing design's supporting the machining training center.

Opportunities Include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Product Engineering
- Civil/Structural (Buildings, Roads, Bridges, Dams)

The hourly base rate of pay for this internship starts at $18.00, and may increase based on major and class standing.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications We Require

Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Must be a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university, or within one year after finishing a degree program.

Must have completed freshman year of college.

Must successfully complete Savannah River Site General Employee Training and substance abuse processing.

Other Qualifications

Unofficial transcripts are required and must be uploaded into BrassRing before the job posting closes.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

17-Jan-2025