Summer Internship - Health Physics & Radiation Safety
About The Position
Type One Energy is seeking a Radiation Safety Intern to support regulatory affairs and radiation safety activities related to fusion facility development, licensing, construction preparation, and radiation protection program implementation. The 12-week summer internship offers hands-on experience across radiation safety, regulatory compliance, environmental requirements, and fusion energy development, with contributions to active projects and organizational initiatives. It is intended to provide practical experience supporting commercial fusion facility deployment and the development of future radiation protection and regulatory professionals. The position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, starts May 24, 2027, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The intern reports to the Senior Radiation Safety Officer. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, research, and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in radiation safety, health physics, regulatory affairs, environmental compliance, or fusion energy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and implementing radiation safety and radiation protection programs.
- Support regulatory research, licensing, permitting, radiological inventory management, documentation, and compliance tracking.
- Support radiation safety and regulatory activities associated with fusion development initiatives.
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Radiation Safety, engineering, and project teams on facility development, licensing, and construction preparation activities.
- Perform related projects and assignments that provide exposure to health physics, regulatory affairs, and fusion energy facility development.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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