Student Intern - Fire Protection Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking ENG Student Interns in Fire Protection Engineering for Summer 2027. The 10–12 week program runs May 24, 2027 through July 29, 2027 with challenging assignments and development workshops. Applicants must be pursuing or have completed an Engineering or related Physical Science degree from an ABET-accredited program and be a U.S.

citizen. Interns will contribute to meaningful work supporting national and global security missions, with

Qualifications

• Working toward or has completed a degree in Engineering or a relevant Physical Science.
• U.S. citizenship and ABET accreditation or substantial equivalence recognized.
• Maintain GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher and provide resume and transcript with application.

Responsibilities

• Support fire protection engineering projects during the 10–12 week internship.
• Assist with design reviews, calculations, and site visits as assigned.
• Participate in professional development workshops and safety-focused tasks.

Skills

GPA 3.0/4.0

Education

Engineering or related Physical Science degree

Job description

Requisition ID20084-Posted09/01/2026-Engineering- Level of Experience (1) -No travel required- Job Location Options (1)

Job Title: ENG Student Intern - Fire Protection Engineer
Organization: Y-12 Engineering (50000343)

What You'll Do

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Nuclear, and other Engineering Disciplines) and Science (Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and other Science Disciplines). 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
• To be considered for the Engineering Intern position, you must be working toward or have completed a degree in Engineeringor a relevant Physical Science (Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
• 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 3.0/4.0 or above, and be a United States Citizen.
• A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript . Ensure 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.

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 10 CFR 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.