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 will be assigned to one of four SRMC production facilities or to Design Engineering and will perform meaningful work as part of an Electrical Engineering group, working daily on technical topics with an engineering mentor. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. Interns work a scheduled 40-hour week, with schedules determined by their departments. Assignments are located at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing and transportation are not provided. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. No summer interns will be assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. Those selected will be asked to provide an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts. Before starting work, interns must complete General Employee Training and drug and alcohol testing and then proceed with site badging and commencement of their assignments. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. The company is responsible for 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 currently working toward a bachelor's degree in 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.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Responsibilities
- Work daily on technical topics with an engineering mentor.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
