2027 Summer Intern-Fire Protection Engineering
About The Position
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will support ongoing projects, work on technical topics alongside an Engineering mentor, and contribute to fire protection engineering activities. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. The position is based in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. The work week is 40 hours, with the schedule set by the individual department. Schedules may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, and each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Summer interns are not assigned to shift work; overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays. Housing is not provided, and the intern must arrange transportation. Public transportation is unavailable. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site. Applicants selected for the program will complete General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol testing before badging and starting their assignment. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. Further requested materials may include an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a similar field.
- Have completed the sophomore year.
- Pass General Employment Training (GET) before starting work at Savannah River Site.
- Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work at Savannah River Site.
- Arrange personal transportation; public transportation is not available.
- 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 higher.
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing SRMC projects and perform meaningful work for the organization.
- Work on technical topics alongside an Engineering mentor.
- Assist with facility walkdowns.
- Assist in developing technical work documents.
- Evaluate facility conditions for code compliance.
- Assist with maintenance activities and/or troubleshooting.
- Participate in ongoing fire protection system upgrade projects.
Benefits
- High Deductible Health Insurance.
- Two paid holidays during the summer months.
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Competitive hourly rate; starting rate listed as USD $20.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
