Used Fuel Management Internship Summer 2025

Is an internship focused on changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Fuel Cycle Science and Technology group is seeking outstanding students interested in nuclear waste management. The intern will have an opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team on one or more of several projects. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus.

• Development of waste management strategies for a molten salt reactor experiments
• Analysis (criticality, dose, structural, or thermal) of new advanced reactor spent nuclear fuels (TRISO, metallic, molten-salt)
• Analysis (criticality, dose, structural, or thermal) of legacy DOE-managed spent nuclear fuels in storage, transportation, and/or disposal configurations
• Design work for packaging legacy DOE-managed spent nuclear fuels for storage, transportation, and/or disposal

The student will be encouraged to develop a poster and or technical paper documenting their work from the internship for possible use in technical conferences and public forums.

• Enrolled full time student status at an accredited college or university: Undergraduate Junior - Senior/ Masters Degree Program/ Doctorate Degree Program
• Seeking Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or closely related
• Possess a minimum overall 3.0 Grade Point Average
• Possess authorization to work in the U.S.
• Have the ability to pass a background check
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)

INL Internships Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. INL hosts over 500 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in various operations and business subject areas.

Interns will spend the first week of their assignment working with their mentor to outline their work scope and to secure resources for a successful internship. For the next several weeks, the mentor will provide considerable program assistance and mentorship to the intern. In addition to regular activities, interns are encouraged to attend weekly seminars, tours and community events crafted with career development in mind.

Chosen applicants are required to show a proven dedication to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Join INL's team and find your exceptional educational experience in a real-world work environment! INL offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, innovate, and conduct research with top researchers and professionals.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits, Wage, and Relocation:

INL internships include a nationally competitive wage. Eligible interns are provided holiday pay, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidates will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Undergraduate Internships ($25.65/hour-$30.70/hour) / Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($31.75/hour-$34.06/hour) / PhD Internships Post Candidacy ($33.75/hour-$36.06/hour)

Questions?

UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov