Summer Undergraduate Engineering Intern – Energy Systems

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks an undergraduate engineering intern to support research, development, and implementation of energy generation and storage technologies. Working alongside multidisciplinary research staff in the Earth Systems Science Division, the intern will contribute to engineering design, technical analysis, and assessments of technology maturity and readiness. The division is part of PNNL’s Energy and Environment Directorate, which develops science and technology solutions for energy and environmental challenges. This is a full-time, onsite summer internship in Richland, Washington, ideally running from mid-June through late August 2027, with flexibility around academic schedules. Depending on performance and funding, the internship may extend into the academic year as part-time hourly work, potentially with a virtual arrangement. The position requires U.S. citizenship because it involves access to sensitive systems and information. Employment also requires applicable federal credentialing and background adjudication. The role is not a Testing Designated Position. PNNL offers an employee assistance program and business travel insurance to temporary hourly employees; eligible employees may also participate in the company-funded pension and 401(k) savings plans once eligibility requirements are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or higher.
Be a degree-seeking undergraduate enrolled at an accredited college or university.
Be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate chemical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering program, or a related degree field.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior standing in an accredited undergraduate chemical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering program.
Coursework, project experience, or research related to energy generation, energy storage, or engineering design and analysis.
Familiarity with methodologies, models, standards, codes, or tools used in engineering design or technology readiness assessments.
Experience preparing technical reports or presenting engineering findings.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and commitment to supporting team and project objectives.

Responsibilities

Support engineering design and analysis of energy systems and components.
Collect, organize, and document technical data and information.
Contribute to technical reports, engineering analyses, and other project deliverables.
Apply relevant engineering methodologies, models, standards, codes, and tools under the guidance of research staff.
Collaborate with PNNL staff, other DOE national laboratories, project sponsors, and technology developers.
Communicate findings through written summaries, presentations, and team discussions.
Deliver accurate, high-quality work within assigned schedules and budgets.