2027 Summer Intern-Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide engineering support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. Interns will work in one of four SRMC production facilities or Design Engineering as part of a mechanical, structural, or structural mechanics engineering group, working 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. A 40-hour work week is scheduled by the assigned department, with schedules such as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days and a 30-minute lunch each workday. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays. Assignments are at SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Housing and transportation are not provided; 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. Selected candidates must complete General Employee Training and drug and alcohol testing before starting work and badging. 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 and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Work on technical topics daily with an engineering mentor.
Assist system engineers in assessing system health.
Prepare and review design changes.
Determine replacements for obsolete parts.
Troubleshoot system equipment.
Review work packages.
Support and resolve technical issues related to installation.
Assist with data management and organization to develop tools related to system health and spare parts.