Nuclear Criticality Safety Internship- Summer 2027

X-Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. Depending on the internship assignment, the intern may work alongside engineers, scientists, or industry professionals to contribute to various projects related to their area of study. Under guided supervision, interns will assist with various projects and tasks, contributing to the organization's goals while learning from experienced professionals in the field. This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, and offers are extended as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in — or recent completion of — a bachelor's degree in nuclear, mechanical, chemical, civil, engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in a minimum of one of the following areas: Experience using SCALE, MCNP, or other NCS computer codes and models to demonstrate subcriticality. Historical accident analysis Validation methodologies Safety basis evaluations that identify and document NCS limits and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances TRISO-X fuel fabrication projects.
• Provide support for day-to-day departmental or team operations.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, meetings, and project discussions offering input and feedback when appropriate.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational efficiency or project outcomes.
• Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records.
• Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern