Summer High School Research Intern - Environmental Assessment

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking high school students for the Summer High School Research Internship (HSRI). This internship provides an opportunity for students interested in preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) to work during the summer with a scientist/mentor in a specified research area. HSRI is a 10-week program, estimated based on start date; the anticipated start date for summer cohort will be June 16, 2026.
The team is looking for a high school student who will be learning statistical concepts related to sample planning for terrestrial and underwater unexploded ordnance and PNNL software Visual Sample Plan (VSP). A successful candidate will show scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and good communication skills.
Due to the nature of this program, applicants must be currently enrolled in a local Tri-Cities, WA area high school. This internship is designed to be onsite and requires interns to work in person at our Richland, WA location to support hands-on learning and collaboration.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application
• Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing)

Nice To Haves

• Relevant course work: Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Calculus

Responsibilities

• The student will be responsible for learning statistical planning software VSP, including making and exporting maps and sampling plans
• preparing outputs of MS Office products Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• learning R statistical software and producing outputs.

Benefits

• Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.
• Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED