2027 Summer Intern-Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene & Safety)
About The Position
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene Intern on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will support occupational health and safety activities in SRMC’s Tank Farms, gaining hands-on field experience and developing technical and professional skills. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 until the end of July 2026, as stated in the posting. The position is based at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. The workweek is 40 hours, with the schedule set by the individual department. Schedules may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, and each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. 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. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour, subject to approved calendar-year government rates. Summer Intern Limited-Service Employees are eligible for a limited benefits package that includes high-deductible health insurance, two paid holidays during the summer months, and paid sick leave. Interns will be paid for site holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4, as applicable.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
- Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related STEM field.
- Have completed sophomore year.
- Arrange personal transportation to the worksite; public transportation is unavailable.
- Have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Support occupational health and safety activities in SRMC’s Tank Farms.
- Assist with workplace hazard assessments and exposure monitoring.
- Conduct safety inspections and collect data.
- Support regulatory compliance activities.
- Assist IH and Safety professionals in identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing appropriate controls.
Benefits
- High-deductible health insurance.
- Two paid holidays during the summer months.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid site holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
