EHS & Sustainability Intern — Nuclear Project at Oak Ridge

Orano Enrichment USA LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Sustainability Intern to support the EHS department on regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and workplace safety at Project IKE in Oak Ridge, TN. The internship provides exposure to the full lifecycle of a major capital project.

You will work with EHS engineers, develop programs, and gain hands-on experience in environmental and safety practice within the nuclear energy sector.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of EPA, OSHA, NRC regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs.
• Conduct strategic research and analysis to support the EHS Department and sustainability initiatives for Project IKE.
• Review and interpret technical data for federal and state regulatory submittals.
• Participate in regulatory reviews and technical meetings.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and modeling for design and environmental investigations.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Orano USA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Sustainability Intern to support the EHS department on regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and workplace safety at Project IKE in Oak Ridge, TN. The internship provides exposure to the full lifecycle of a major capital project.

You will work with EHS engineers, develop programs, and gain hands-on experience in environmental and safety practice within the nuclear energy sector.