Energy Systems Engineering Intern — Summer (Undergrad)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Pension plan / 401k

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking an undergraduate engineering intern to support design, analysis, and testing of energy generation and storage technologies at our Richland, WA campus. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, collect data, and contribute to reports and assessments of technology readiness.

The role is a full-time, onsite summer internship from mid‑June to late August 2027, with potential part-time or virtual extension depending on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher.
• Degree-seeking undergraduate enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate chemical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering program or a related degree field.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering design and analysis of energy systems and components.
• Collecting, organizing, and documenting technical data and information.
• Contributing to technical reports, engineering analyses, and other project deliverables.
• Applying relevant engineering methodologies, models, standards, codes, and tools under the guidance of research staff.
• Collaborating with PNNL staff, other DOE national laboratories, project sponsors, and technology developers.
• Communicating findings through written summaries, presentations, and team discussions.
• Delivering accurate, high-quality work within assigned schedules and budgets.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Written and oral communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college/university

Taking at least 6 credit hours

GPA 2.5 or higher

Undergraduate engineering program (chemical, mechanical, or nuclear) or related field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking an undergraduate engineering intern to support design, analysis, and testing of energy generation and storage technologies at our Richland, WA campus. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, collect data, and contribute to reports and assessments of technology readiness.

The role is a full-time, onsite summer internship from mid‑June to late August 2027, with potential part-time or virtual extension depending on performance and funding.