2027 Summer Intern-Fire Protection Engineering

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is hiring a Fire Protection Engineering Intern as a Limited Service Employee (LSE) to support work at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will contribute to ongoing projects and work on technical topics alongside an Engineering mentor. Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. The position follows a 40-hour work week, with schedules set by individual departments. Schedules may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days; each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Interns are not assigned to shift work, overtime is not available, and interns are paid for site holidays as applicable. 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. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site 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.
Be 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.
Have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on Savannah River Site.