2027 Summer Intern-Chemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear Engineering

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Chemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear Engineering Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. Interns will be assigned to one of four SRMC production facilities or the flowsheet group and will work as part of an Engineering group. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. The position has a scheduled 40-hour workweek, set by the individual department. SRMC uses schedules such as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Interns will not be assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Interns will be paid for applicable site holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4th. Assignments are located at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing is not provided, public transportation is unavailable, and interns must arrange their own transportation. Driving on the Savannah River Site requires a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance. Candidates must be full-time students at an accredited four-year university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear Engineering, and must have completed their sophomore year. Candidates must pass General Employment Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before starting work. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is preferred. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour. Compensation is determined by approved calendar-year government rates. SRMC Summer Intern Limited-Service Employees are eligible for a limited benefits package that includes high-deductible health insurance, two paid summer holidays, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
Be working toward a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
Have completed the sophomore year.
Pass General Employment Training (GET) before starting work.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work.
Arrange personal transportation; public transportation is not available.
Have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.

Nice To Haves

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Responsibilities

Work daily on technical topics with an engineering mentor.
Monitor process parameters for chemical batch processes, review sample results, monitor batch operations, and complete batch calculations to support operations.
Assist system engineers in assessing system health and troubleshooting system process upsets and deviations.
Accompany production system engineers, operators, or shift technical engineers on system walkdowns for maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
Participate in technical discussions with mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers.