2027 Summer Intern-Electrical Engineering
About The Position
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as an Electrical Engineering Intern – Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. Interns are assigned to one of four SRMC production facilities or Design Engineering and work with an engineering mentor on technical topics. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. Assignments are located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. A 40-hour work week is scheduled by the individual department, using schedules such as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, with a 30-minute lunch. Interns do not work shifts, and overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4th. Housing and transportation are not provided; public transportation is unavailable, and interns must arrange their own transportation. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, with selected applicants contacted by February or March 2027. Selected candidates may be asked to provide an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts, and must complete General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before badging and beginning the assignment.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Have completed 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.
- 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 with an engineering mentor on various technical topics.
- Assist electrical system engineers in assessing system health, preparing and reviewing design changes, identifying replacements for obsolete parts, troubleshooting system equipment, reviewing work packages, and supporting or resolving installation technical issues.
- Assist mechanical system engineers in identifying replacements for obsolete parts and troubleshooting system equipment.
Benefits
- High Deductible Health Insurance.
- Two paid holidays during the summer months.
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Competitive hourly rate; starting rate listed as $20.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
