2027 Summer Intern-Mechanical Engineering (DWPF Maintenance)

Savannah River Mission Completion; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Deductible Health Insurance

Paid holidays (2)

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) seeks a DWPF Mechanical Engineering Intern - LSE at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The role supports maintenance staff in a nuclear facility, assists with reliability improvements and planning, and provides design support for mechanical systems.

The program runs 10–12 weeks from May 2027; interns arrange their own transportation and housing is not provided. A valid driver’s license is required for site access.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have completed their Sophomore year.
• Must pass General Employment Training (GET) and Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT).

Responsibilities

• Support SRMC maintenance staff in a nuclear facility environment.
• Assist with equipment reliability improvements and maintenance work planning.
• Provide design support for mechanical systems and components.

Skills

SolidWorks

Hands-on problem solving

Maintenance support

Education

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's

Sophomore year completed

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) Mechanical EngineeringIntern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) Mechanical Engineering intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) Mechanical Engineering intern will support the maintenance staff in a complex nuclear facility environment, assist with equipment reliability improvements, maintenance work planning, and design support.Additional Information:The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.

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. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) 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.

Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. 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 enrolled as a full-time student at:
  • An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Must have completed their Sophomore year

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

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Interest in hands‑on problem solving, manufacturing, or maintenance engineering
• Familiarity with basic mechanical components (fasteners, bearings, shafts, supports, piping, valves);
• Experience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks;
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely in a highly regulated environment

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.savannahrivissioncompletion.com

Benefits

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

• High Deductible Health Insurance
• 2 paid holidays during the summer months
• Paid Sick Leave

Starting Rate

USD $20.00/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.