2027 Radiation Protection Technology Student Intern

Savannah River Mission Co; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Deductible Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave available

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) seeks a Radiation Protection Technology Student Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role provides meaningful work in radiological protection, including surveys in radiological areas and use of count room equipment, with hands-on training on portable survey instruments and dosimetry documentation.

The internship runs February 2027 through April 2027, with a 40-hour work week and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Radiation Protection Technology.
• Must pass General Employment Training (GET).
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT).
• GPA 2.5 or above (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support SRMC on radiological protection activities.
• Gain familiarity with radiological surveys and counting room equipment.
• Document surveys and issue dosimetry using specialized software.
• Assist with posting updates and contamination control procedures.

Education

Majoring in Radiation Protection Technology

Job description

Overview

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Radiation Protection Technology StudentIntern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Protection Technology student intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Radiation Protection Technology studentintern will acquire a basic understanding of radiological protection field activities associated with surveys in radiological areas and use of count room equipment. Selected student interns will gain knowledge of portable survey instruments, scalers, smear & direct probe surveys, posting updates, and contamination control. Selected student interns will use specialized computer programs to document radiological surveys and issue dosimetry.Additional Information:The internship will start February 2027 and end in April 2027. Resumes should be submitted as early as possible and will be reviewed by the selection panel in early January.A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Student interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no student interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Student interns will be paid for site holidays as applicable.Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver's License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be majoring in Radiation Protection Technology

In addition:

• Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)

These two items will be scheduled before the intern starts work at Savannah River Site.

Preferred Qualifications

Aiken Technical Students enrolled in RPT-290 are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of the elements related to the programmatic and scientific tasks associated with supporting a radiological facility.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivission.com

Benefits

SRMC Student Intern Limited-Service Employees (LSEs) are eligible for a limited benefits package:

• High Deductible Health Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave available

Starting Rate

USD $18.00/Hr.

Pay Disclaimer

Compensation will be determined by approved calendar year government rates.

EEO Statement

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.