2027 Summer Intern-Mechanical Engineering (DWFP Maintenance)

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is hiring a Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWFP) Mechanical Engineering Intern as a Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site 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 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. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays. Assignments are located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Housing and transportation are not provided; 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. Candidates must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university and be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. They must have completed their sophomore year and pass General Employment Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before starting work. Preferred qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 2.5, an interest in hands-on problem solving, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering, familiarity with basic mechanical components, experience with 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks), and the ability to follow procedures and work safely in a highly regulated environment. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. SRMC’s responsibilities include waste tank closure, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities. Summer Intern LSEs are eligible for a limited benefits package that includes high-deductible health insurance, two paid summer holidays, and paid sick leave. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour; compensation is determined by approved calendar-year government rates.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Have completed 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.
Arrange personal transportation to the worksite.
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.
Have an interest in hands-on problem solving, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering.
Be familiar with basic mechanical components, including 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.