Nuclear Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current student enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with an emphasis in nuclear reactor applications
• •Working knowledge of nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related engineering principles acquired through academic coursework, laboratory experience, research projects, or prior internship experience
• •Understanding of engineering fundamentals including reactor physics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, radiation transport, or related engineering disciplines applicable to assigned work
• •Ability to apply analytical thinking and engineering fundamentals to solve technical problems with guidance from experienced engineers
• •Basic understanding of verification and validation principles for engineering analyses and engineering models
• •Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret engineering and experimental data to support technical decision-making
• •Ability to develop clear, accurate, and organized engineering documentation including technical reports, engineering calculations, and presentations
• •Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, organized, and high-quality technical work
• •Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• •Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new engineering concepts, computational methods, software tools, and reactor technologies
• •Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines
• •Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and research environment
• •Commitment to safety, integrity, continuous learning, and professional development
• •Ability to proactively document, organize, and share technical knowledge with teammates and mentors
• •Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• •Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• •Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• •Authorization by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information

Desired Qualifications

• •Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience
• •Familiarity with engineering analysis, computational modeling, or scientific computing tools
• •Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages
• •Exposure to physics-based modeling through coursework or research involving neutronics, thermal hydraulics, structural mechanics, CFD, or related technical areas
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• •Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• •Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• •Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• •Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• •Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• •Familiarity with scientific computing, computational modeling, numerical methods, and engineering simulation tools
• •Ability to apply analytical thinking and engineering fundamentals to solve technical problems with guidance from experienced engineers
• •Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, or similar engineering software tools
• •Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, organized, and high-quality technical work
• •Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• •Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new engineering concepts, computational methods, software tools, and reactor technologies
• •Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines
• •Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and research environment
• •Commitment to safety, integrity, continuous learning, and professional development
• •Ability to proactively document, organize, and share technical knowledge with teammates and mentors