Process Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

TRISO-X; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

X-energy in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking interns for a Summer 2027 program. You will work alongside engineers and professionals on TRISO-X fuel fabrication projects, supporting research, analysis, and reporting.

Program details include a 10-week duration, on-site work five days a week, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, with compensation of $25/hour for undergraduates and $40/hour for graduates. Applicants should submit letters from professors or mentors.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in - or recent completion of - a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset—you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in CAD; P&ID; experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Support active engineering projects in your area of study, contributing to TRISO-X fuel fabrication efforts.
• Assist with day-to-day departmental or team operations.
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project discussions, offering input as appropriate.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records.
• Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Curiosity & collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, civil or nuclear engineering

Tools

CAD

P&ID

Industrial equipment design knowledge

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. Depending on the internship assignment, the intern may work alongside engineers, scientists, or industry professionals to contribute to various projects related to their area of study. Under guided supervision, interns will assist with various projects and tasks, contributing to the organization's goals while learning from experienced professionals in the field. Please note: This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. We accept and review applications on a rolling basis, and we extend offers as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.

What You’ll Do

• Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances TRISO-X fuel fabrication projects.
• Provide support for day-to-day departmental or team operations.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, meetings, and project discussions offering input and feedback when appropriate.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational efficiency or project outcomes.
• Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records.
• Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Current enrollment in - or recent completion of - a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in a minimum of one of the following areas: Computer Aided Design (CAD); Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID); Experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation.

Application Requirements

Letters should come from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak directly to your qualifications, work ethic, and potential.

Program Details

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Work Site Expectations: Fully on-site, 5 days per week

Program Length: 10-week program (anticipated June-August 2027; exact dates to be confirmed)

Hours: Standard office hours, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday

Compensation: A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $25/hour for undergrad; $40/hour for graduate.

Position Job Classification

Part time - Non-Exempt

Company Overview

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail]. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.