2027 Summer Intern-Construction Discipline Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering)

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Construction Discipline Engineering intern in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering. The position supports construction field engineering in planning and executing construction field work at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. Interns may review design drawings and design change packages; develop work packages; perform material take-offs; develop field material requisitions; and inspect completed work for compliance with quality and design specifications. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2026 through the end of July 2026. The position has a scheduled 40-hour work week, with schedules determined by the individual department. Work schedules may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, with a 30-minute lunch each workday. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Assignments take place in SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing and public transportation are not provided; interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site. The selected candidate will complete General Employee Training and drug and alcohol testing before starting work and receiving a site badge. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2026, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2026. Additional requested materials may include an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Its work includes waste-tank closure, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and be working toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
Have completed the sophomore year.
Pass General Employee Training (GET) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Possess knowledge and working skills of MS Office programs and applications.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Have general engineering and building code knowledge.
Provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

Responsibilities

Support construction field engineering in planning and executing construction field work.
Review design drawings and design change packages.
Develop work packages.
Perform material take-offs.
Develop field material requisitions.
Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality and design specification requirements.