Graduate Internship Program Engineering Services - Weapons Project Delivery (ES-WPD)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

A leading research institution in Los Alamos, NM is offering paid summer internships in various engineering disciplines for graduate students. The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on technical experience, and professional development. Ideal candidates are those currently enrolled in a graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Successful interns will contribute to engineering projects that support national security efforts while gaining valuable skills and expertise.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Gain expertise in design deliverables including drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to national security through engineering projects.

Skills

Engineering skills

Communication

Technical experience

Education

Currently enrolled in a graduate program

Job description

What You Will Do

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.

The ES-WPD Graduate Student (GS) Program offers paid summer internships for graduate students in a variety of engineering disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

Examples of LANL projects in ES-WPD include, but are not limited to:

• Learn about facilities mechanical systems design and operation from seasoned engineers
• See how your engineering skills can contribute to national security
• Learn how to be a design team member
• Learn how to navigate and implement prevailing industry codes and standards
• Gain expertise in the development of design deliverables including drawings, specifications, test and inspection plans (TIPs), statements of special inspections (SSIs), and calculations
• Develop engineering judgment

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent). Entering college freshmen must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an undergraduate degree program.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants

• When applying, candidates must attach a resume and their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued).
• Important: Applicants who fail to submit the required application documents (resume, transcript) will not be considered for employment.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the Peopleul Republic of China including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic Peoplerom Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy 701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please email applyhelp at lanl dot gov or call [phone].

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