2027 Summer Intern- Chemical or Electrical Engineering (OT Systems)
About The Position
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Chemical or Electrical Engineering (OT Systems) Intern as a 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 either the OT Systems Simulation Team or the OT Systems Tank Farm support team and perform meaningful work supporting SRMC operations. Interns will support operational technology initiatives such as dynamic process simulation, systems modeling, instrumentation and controls integration, and operational engineering analyses to optimize facility performance and process safety. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and technical specialists to evaluate and refine OT simulation models, assist with controls improvement initiatives, and support integration of engineering software and analytical tools into field operations. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July; the posting gives the year as 2026 for the end date. The work week is 40 hours, scheduled by the individual department. Schedules may include 5/8s or 4/10s, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is unavailable. Assignments are at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing is not provided, and interns must arrange their own transportation. Public transportation is unavailable. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. SRMC manages the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site Liquid Waste operations contract. Its work includes closure of waste tanks, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities. SRMC is a limited liability company formed by BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Have completed the sophomore year.
- Pass General Employment Training (GET) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
- Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
- Provide a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.
- Arrange own transportation; public transportation is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
- For Chemical Engineering: exposure to transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and process safety.
- For Electrical Engineering: exposure to power systems, circuit design, and instrumentation and controls (I&C).
- Programming familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Java, or similar tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to working safely, following operational procedures, and appropriately safeguarding unclassified information.
Responsibilities
- Support operational technology initiatives, including dynamic process simulation, systems modeling, instrumentation and controls integration, and operational engineering analyses.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and technical specialists to evaluate and refine OT simulation models.
- Assist with ongoing controls improvement initiatives.
- Support integration of engineering software and analytical tools into field operations.
- Work in support of either the OT Systems Simulation Team or the OT Systems Tank Farm support team.
Benefits
- High Deductible Health Insurance.
- Two paid holidays during the summer months.
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Competitive hourly rate; starting rate is $20.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
