Student Intern - Field Engineering

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Field Engineering. Provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing general Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects. Completes assigned tasks with guidance from senior field engineers and receives technical direction to assist the field engineering department. Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction. Reviews construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications. Learns the process to perform constructability reviews during design preparation and execution. Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work. Provides technical assistance in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout. Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met. Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents. The Internship Program is a 10-12 week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development workshops to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive salary based on your discipline and academic class status. The 2027 intern program is scheduled to start on May 24, 2027 and conclude on July 29, 2027.

Requirements

Working toward or have completed a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Candidates pursuing an engineering degree must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post-graduation.
Completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college.
Overall GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or above if majoring in engineering, or 2.8 or above for all other eligible majors.
Be a United States Citizen.
A completed online application is required.
Must include a resume and current transcript, ensuring that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume.
Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
The candidate must be a self-starter who can manage multiple projects/tasks with supervisor direction and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

Provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing general Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects.
Completes assigned tasks with guidance from senior field engineers and receives technical direction to assist the field engineering department.
Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction.
Reviews construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Learns the process to perform constructability reviews during design preparation and execution.
Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work.
Provides technical assistance in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout.
Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site.
Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met.
Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents.