Nuclear Waste Management & Operations Intern - Summer 2027

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement may be available

Descripción de la vacante

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites undergraduate and graduate students to join its Waste Management Integration Division for hands-on internships in the management, characterization, transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials. The internship runs on a 4x10 schedule onsite at Idaho Falls and starts based on project needs and student availability.

You will work with radiological engineers and operations staff, perform data analysis and modeling, and participate in daily and

Formación

• Undergraduate/Graduate students enrolled full-time in ABET-accredited programs in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operational Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).
• Current resume or CV.
• Unofficial transcripts (include current and completed programs).
• Current class schedule and number of credits.

Responsabilidades

• Support management, characterization, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive materials and waste.
• Characterize waste, manage inventory, forecast and model radioactive waste streams.
• Analyze radiological operations data and perform decay calculations and evaluations.
• Coordinate logistics for waste handling and transportation activities.
• Participate in daily/weekly status meetings and project coordination discussions; field observations may be included.

Educación

ABET-accredited college/university in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operational Management, Engineering, or related field

US work authorization (CPT/OPT)

Resume/CV

Unofficial transcripts

Current class schedule and credits

Minimum overall GPA 3.0

Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)

Descripción del empleo

Idaho Falls, ID, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Manager within the Waste Management Integration Division, you will support activities associated with the management, characterization, transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and waste.

Typical responsibilities include waste characterization and inventory management, forecasting and predictive modeling of radioactive waste streams, data analysis and reporting on radiological operations, decay calculations and radiological engineering evaluations, and logistics and coordination support for waste handling and transportation activities.

A primary assignment may involve evaluating predictive waste container models against real-time radiological data, performing historical trend comparisons, and developing future inventory and activity projections for legacy waste containers. You will work closely with operations personnel, radiological engineers, waste management professionals, and project management staff, and will actively participate in daily and weekly status meetings, Plan of the Day meetings, and project coordination discussions. Field observations and support activities may also be included as part of the internship experience.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student enrolled full time in a degree program at an ABET-accredited college/university studying Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operational Management, Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field
• 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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 theappropriate leveldependent on degree field and level of education.
• Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

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 .

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.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

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.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2251
• Job Category 14-Internship
• Posting Date 10/26/2026, 07:12 PM
• Apply Before 11/10/2026, 06:55 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)