Project Controls Student Intern

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Flexible work options

Generous pay and benefits

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex invites a Project Controls Student Intern for a 10–12 week summer program in Oak Ridge, TN. You will tackle a summer project in project controls, develop data-driven insights, and communicate findings to leadership while collaborating across teams.

The program runs May 24, 2027 to July 29, 2027 with meaningful assignments, career development workshops and competitive pay for your discipline and class status. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a rising junior pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a similar discipline.
• GPA of 2.8 or above.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Complete an assigned summer project in support of project controls.
• Research, develop, and effectively communicate data to leadership as assigned.
• Work cross functionally with other organizations to complete assignments and tasks.

Education

Business Analytics

Data Analytics

Job description

Location

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Job Title

Project Controls Student Intern

Organization

Y-12 Project Controls (51422906)

What You'll Do

Take on the challenges of improving our national security and creating a revolution in manufacturing. Join the CNS team in the transformation of a premier National Security Complex into the workplace of the future. CNS offers a unique work environment, a highly-specialized workforce, and one-of-a-kind technologies. With initiatives emerging constantly, you will never have a shortage of roles and challenges to take on.

Duties

• Complete an assigned summer project in support of project controls.
• Research, develop, and effectively communicate data to leadership as assigned.
• Work cross functionally with other organizations to complete assignments and tasks.

The Internship Program is a 10 - 12 week program that offers challenging assignments, projects and career development workshops to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive salary based on your discipline and academic class status. The 2027 intern program is scheduled to start on May 24, 2027 and conclude on July 29, 2027.

The internship position will remain open until all candidates have been identified.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• To be considered for this intern position, you must be enrolled as a rising junior (having completed your sophomore year in college) pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a similar discipline.
• Have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.8 or above.
• Be a United States Citizen.
• A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript, ensuring that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.