ATR Engineering Intern - Summer 2027- Pressure Relief & PM Analysis

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement may be available

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an undergraduate intern to support the Advanced Test Reactor by developing the technical basis for pressure relief valves and contributing to preventative maintenance interval justification. The role is ideal for students who enjoy applying engineering fundamentals to reactor systems, reading technical requirements, and assisting with safe, reliable operations.

The team works a 4x10 schedule on-site at the ATR campus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time as an undergraduate in an ABET-accredited engineering program (Mechanical, Nuclear, Industrial, Chemical, Reliability, Systems, or Materials Science & Engineering).
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Interest or experience with pressure boundary systems, ASME code concepts, or technical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Review design docs, system drawings, operating requirements, and historical maintenance data for pressure relief valves.
• Develop and refine the technical basis behind valve setpoints, sizing, code requirements, and system interfaces.
• Support PM Basis development, including interval justification.
• Analyze historical performance trends, work orders, and component failure data.
• Assist engineers with walkdowns, equipment verification, and configuration checks.
• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and engineering memos.

Skills

Technical writing

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Job description

Reporting to a Senior Manager within the Experiment Engineering group, you will support the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) by developing and documenting the technical basis for pressure relief valves and contributing to preventative maintenance (PM) interval justification. This role is ideal for students who enjoy applying engineering fundamentals to real nuclear facility systems, working with technical requirements, and supporting safe, reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review design documentation, system drawings, operating requirements, and historical maintenance data for pressure relief valves
• Develop and refine the technical basis behind valve setpoints, sizing, code requirements, and system interfaces
• Support PM Basis development, including interval justification
• Analyze historical performance trends, work orders, and component failure data
• Support engineers with walkdowns, equipment verification, and configuration management checks
• Prepare clear technical documentation, calculation updates, and engineering memos
• Participate in team meetings, safety reviews, and discussions related to system reliability and regulatory compliance
• Review and prepare portions of experiement safety analysis documentation
• Become familiar with the process of irradiating experiments in the Advanced Test Reactor

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Advanced Test Reactor campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time as an Undergraduate student in an ABET-accredited Engineering program (Mechanical, Nuclear, Industrial, Chemical, Reliability, Systems, or Materials Science & Engineering) at an accredited college/university
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Interest or experience with pressure boundary systems, ASME code concepts, or technical calculations
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical requirements
• Clear and organized technical writing
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or mechanical component design
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating maintenance and reliability data

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.