Project Management Office Intern - Summer 2027

Search Jobs - INL Professional Careers; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites motivated students to join the PMO internship team onsite in Idaho Falls. You’ll gain hands-on project management experience while contributing to PMO process improvements and the development of templates and tools.

You will work with professionals across PMO functions such as cost estimating, project scheduling, program/project management, and policy & assurance. Field work may be required, starting on a 9x80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Undergrad junior-senior or Masters student enrolled full time in a related degree program (Business Analytics, Finance, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or closely related).
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• 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.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in project management and contribute to PMO process improvements.
• Support cost estimating, scheduling, project controls, and policy/assurance activities.
• Help modernize PMO practices by developing templates, tools, and standardized documentation.
• Assist with reporting tools and project management systems; field work may be required.

Education

Undergrad junior-senior or Masters student enrolled full time studying Business Analytics, Finance, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or closely related degree

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Reporting to the Project Management Office (PMO), you'll gain hands-on experience in project management while contributing to initiatives that improve PMO processes, tools, and capabilities—working alongside experienced professionals across a range of projects and business functions.

The PMO supports organizations across INL through cost estimating, project scheduling, project controls, program/project management, and policy and assurance.

Interns will support these functional areas*:

• Program & Project Management
• Project Scheduling
• Cost Estimating
• Project Controls
• Policy & Assurance

Interns will also help modernize PMO practices by improving policies and documentation, streamlining workflows, developing standardized templates and tools, and supporting project management systems and reporting tools.

*Field work may be required.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration vary by project and student availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergrad junior-senior or Masters student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Business Analytics, Finance, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or a closely related degree
• 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
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/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.