Project Management Intern

Orano; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Orano USA is offering a paid Project Management Internship at Project IKE in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. You will be embedded with the Project Manager and support the PMO across strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions.

This rare early-career opportunity provides exposure to capital project governance, schedules, risk, and communications, with mentorship from experienced managers. Summer 2027, 10 weeks, May to August.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of strategy, marketing, or project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task across workstreams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Professional maturity for a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support executive-level briefings, project status reports, and decision-support materials for leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, and stakeholder considerations.
• Prepare governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations.
• Track action items, milestones and deliverables across functional areas.
• Contribute to development of project schedules and work plans with the construction PM.
• Support document control and filing with the Document Management Specialist.
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Reporting

Project coordination

Stakeholder communications

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel cycle solutions supporting the United States’ nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment.

Project IKE is Orano USA’s multibillion‑dollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one of the largest private investments in the state’s history.

The Project Management Intern is a paid internship, you’ll be embedded within the Project IKE Project Manager and will support the Project Management Office (PMO) operations across strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions. This role offers rare early-career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is managed, governed, and communicated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities below reflect the primary areas of contribution; specific assignments will depend on project priorities during the internship period.

• Strategic Analysis & Reporting
• Develop and support executive‑level briefings, project status reports, and decision‑support materials for project leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations relevant to Project IKE.
• Assisting in preparing materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations.
• Project Coordination & Administrative Support
• Support tracking and management of Project Management action items, milestones, and deliverables across functional areas.
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and work plans in coordination with the construction project manager.
• Support document control and filing processes in collaboration with the Document Management Specialist.
• Stakeholder Communications & Outreach
• Contribute to internal and external communications materials, including project updates, stakeholder correspondence, and outreach content.
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Support development of marketing or positioning materials related to Project IKE’s mission and progress as needed.
• Commercial & Business Support
• Assist the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator with data organization, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the Risk Manager in tracking, updating, and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Provide research and analytical support to commercial and strategic initiatives led by the Project Manager and Project Support Analyst.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master’s degree in business management, engineering, administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of the following areas: strategy, marketing, or project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, technical information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Professional maturity and comfort working in a high‑stakes, fast‑paced environment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large‑scale capital project development.
• A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.

WHAT AN ORANO PMO INTERNSHIP PROVIDES YOU:

• Hands‑on technical experience with real‑world engineering challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced project & program managers.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Duration: Summer 2027, 10 weeks, May 2027 to August 2027

This position is notional contingent upon contract milestones.

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.