Radiological Engineering / Health Physics Intern - Summer 2027

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Course credit eligibility

Onsite Idaho Falls campus

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory invites an intern to support the Health Physics and Radiological Engineering team in analyzing legacy materials from the SL-1 reactor incident and reconstructing the historical source term using modern methods. The internship is onsite at Idaho Falls with a 4x10 schedule and may offer course credit.

Eligible students are enrolled full-time in relevant programs with a minimum 3.0 GPA and U.S. work authorization (CPT/OPT).

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's program in Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).

Responsibilities

• Support Health Physics and Radiological Engineering team on internship project.
• Collect and analyze legacy materials from INL site.
• Reconstruct elements of the historical SL-1 accident source term using modern analytical methods.
• Translate findings into lessons and measurement strategies for SMR emergency response.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

GPA 3.0

US work authorization (CPT/OPT)

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to support the Health Physics and Radiological Engineering team. As an intern you will use the 1961 SL-1 reactor accident as a case study in nuclear forensics and emergency preparedness, collecting and analyzing legacy materials from the site to identify surviving radiological and materials signatures. Using modern analytical methods, the intern will reconstruct elements of the historical accident source term, assess radiological consequences, and translate the findings into lessons and measurement strategies for modern small modular reactor (SMR) emergency response.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's degree program with a major in Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, or another program providing sufficient background in radiological sciences
• 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:

• 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.

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.

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