Student Intern - Field Engineering

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security is offering a summer internship in Field Engineering at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The program runs 10–12 weeks, with tasks supporting construction projects, reviews of drawings, and collaboration with senior engineers.

Interns gain hands-on experience, participate in safety and quality processes, and receive mentorship. Applicants must be pursuing or have completed a Construction Management or Engineering degree and be U.S.

Qualifications

• Be pursuing or have completed a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Engineering students must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Graduates within two years of graduation are eligible.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Summer internship runs May 24, 2027 to July 29, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support field engineering tasks for construction projects.
• Review drawings and specifications for adequacy.
• Assist in constructability reviews during design and execution.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers and Project Managers.
• Help prepare procedures and technical documents.
• Participate in permitting, lockouts, escort agreements as needed.
• Ensure safety, security, quality, environmental controls, and schedules.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Student Intern - Field Engineering
Organization: Field Engineering (50001527)

What You'll Do

The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Field Engineering.

Provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing general Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects. Completes assigned tasks with guidance from senior field engineers and receives technical direction to assist the field engineering department. Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction. Reviews construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications. Learns the process to perform constructability reviews during design preparation and execution. Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work. Provides technical assistance in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout. Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met. Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents.

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.

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
• To be considered for the Field Engineering Intern position, you must be working toward or have completed a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Candidates pursuing an engineering degree must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
• Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post-graduation. In addition, you must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college, have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or above if majoring in engineering, or 2.8 or above for all other eligible majors.
• Be a United States Citizen.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management. The candidate must be a self-starter who can manage multiple projects/tasks with supervisor direction and work well within a team.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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.

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.