Nuclear Waste Management & Operations Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Nuclear Waste Management & Operations Intern will report to a Senior Manager within the Waste Management Integration Division and support activities related to the management, characterization, transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and waste. The internship is onsite on a 4x10 schedule. The start date and duration vary based on project and student availability. The intern may evaluate predictive waste container models against real-time radiological data, compare historical trends, and develop future inventory and activity projections for legacy waste containers. The position involves collaboration with operations personnel, radiological engineers, waste management professionals, and project management staff, as well as participation in daily and weekly status meetings, Plan of the Day meetings, and project coordination discussions. Field observations and support activities may also be included.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate junior, undergraduate senior, or graduate-level student enrolled full time in a degree program at an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Study Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operational Management, Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S., including through CPT or OPT.
- Provide a current resume or CV.
- Provide unofficial transcripts that include current and completed degree programs.
- Provide a current class schedule and number of credits.
Responsibilities
- Support radioactive material and waste management, characterization, transport, storage, and disposal activities.
- Perform waste characterization and inventory management.
- Support forecasting and predictive modeling of radioactive waste streams.
- Analyze and report data on radiological operations.
- Perform decay calculations and radiological engineering evaluations.
- Provide logistics and coordination support for waste handling and transportation activities.
- Evaluate predictive waste container models against real-time radiological data, compare historical trends, and develop future inventory and activity projections for legacy waste containers as a potential primary assignment.
- Work with operations personnel, radiological engineers, waste management professionals, and project management staff.
- Participate in daily and weekly status meetings, Plan of the Day meetings, and project coordination discussions.
- Conduct field observations and support activities as applicable.
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off for eligible interns.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
