2027 Summer Intern-Mechanical Engineering (DWFP Maintenance)

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWFP) Mechanical 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 maintenance staff in a complex nuclear facility environment and assist with equipment reliability improvements, maintenance work planning, and design support. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. A 40-hour work week is scheduled by the individual departments, which use schedules such as 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 applicable site holidays are paid. Housing is not provided, and the intern must arrange their own transportation. Public transportation is unavailable. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university, be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and have completed their sophomore year. The selected intern must pass General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before beginning work. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. 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 responsibilities include 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 Mechanical Engineering.
Have completed the sophomore year.
Pass General Employee Training (GET) before starting work.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work.
Provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.
Arrange personal transportation; public transportation is not available.

Nice To Haves

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Show interest in hands-on problem solving, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering.
Have familiarity with basic mechanical components such as fasteners, bearings, shafts, supports, piping, and valves.
Have experience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
Be able to follow procedures and work safely in a highly regulated environment.