ATR Engineering Intern - Summer 2027- Pressure Relief & PM Analysis
About The Position
The ATR Engineering Intern will support the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) within the Experiment Engineering group. Reporting to a Senior Manager, the intern will develop and document the technical basis for pressure relief valves and contribute to preventative maintenance (PM) interval justification. The role applies engineering fundamentals to nuclear facility systems, technical requirements, and safe, reliable operations. The intern will review engineering and operating documentation, analyze maintenance and component performance data, assist with equipment walkdowns and configuration management, and prepare technical documents such as calculation updates and engineering memos. The intern will also participate in safety and reliability discussions, review and prepare portions of experiment safety analysis documentation, and become familiar with the process of irradiating experiments in the ATR. The internship is onsite at the Advanced Test Reactor campus and follows a 4x10 schedule. Start date and duration vary based on project and student availability. Course credit may be available.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full time as an undergraduate student in an ABET-accredited engineering program at an accredited college or university. Listed fields include Mechanical, Nuclear, Industrial, Chemical, Reliability, Systems, or Materials Science & Engineering.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Have authorization to work in the U.S., including CPT and OPT.
- Have an interest or experience with pressure boundary systems, ASME code concepts, or technical calculations.
- Be able to read engineering drawings and interpret technical requirements.
- Demonstrate clear and organized technical writing.
- Provide a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts covering current and completed degree programs, and current class schedule and number of credits.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or mechanical component design.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating maintenance and reliability data.
Responsibilities
- Review design documentation, system drawings, operating requirements, and historical maintenance data for pressure relief valves.
- Develop and refine the technical basis for valve setpoints, sizing, code requirements, and system interfaces.
- Support PM Basis development, including interval justification.
- Analyze historical performance trends, work orders, and component failure data.
- Support engineers with walkdowns, equipment verification, and configuration management checks.
- Prepare technical documentation, calculation updates, and engineering memos.
- Participate in team meetings, safety reviews, and discussions related to system reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Review and prepare portions of experiment safety analysis documentation.
- Become familiar with the process of irradiating experiments in the Advanced Test Reactor.
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.
- Course credit may be available for the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
