High Temperature Electrolysis Intern - Summer 2027

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an intern to support the Hydrogen & Electrochemistry team. The role includes electrochemical testing, system design/validation, and materials characterization for solid oxide devices used to generate electricity or hydrogen.

It is onsite on a 9x80 schedule; start date and duration vary. Qualifications: full-time enrollment in an undergrad/grad Eng program (Chem/Electrical/Materials/Mechanical) with a 3.0 GPA; U.S.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices is preferred.
• Experience with experimental systems including fluid and thermal flow, data processing, or electrical instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support electrochemical testing and materials characterization.
• Assist with system design, validation, and testing.
• Contribute to development of solid oxide devices for electricity or hydrogen production.

Skills

SOFC testing

Data processing

Electrical instrumentation

Solid oxide tech

Education

Engineering (Undergrad/Master/PhD)

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Hydrogen & Electrochemistry team. INL performs a wide breadth of high temperature electrochemical research into solid oxide electrolysis and fuel cell devices, systems, and integrated commercial equipment. This position may assist with several areas of investigation including electrochemical testing, system design and validation, system testing, and materials characterization.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with the design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices for the production of electricity or hydrogen. Alternatively experience with:

• Experimental systems including fluid and thermal flow
• Electrical instrumentation
• Data processing
• Desire to learn about solid oxide technology.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student's availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree, Masters Degree, or PhD Program majoring in Chemical/Electrical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design/manufacture/testing of solid oxide devices for the production of electricity or hydrogen

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

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 to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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