TNC Nuclear Interns 2027 Columbia, SC

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking 10 motivated engineering interns for Summer 2027, to join Engineering and Construction teams on real projects impacting nuclear plant construction, operations, and safety.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related engineering discipline with strong fundamentals is required. Proficiency in Excel, MATLAB, Python, and CAD is valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical or related engineering discipline.
• Completed at least sophomore year by summer 2026.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Excel, MATLAB, Python or other technical tools.
• Familiarity with CAD software or engineering analysis tools.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects across mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear systems.
• Assist with technical documentation, engineering calculations, and compliance verification.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and regulatory documentation.
• Help coordinate and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineers, project managers, and construction personnel.
• Participate in engineering reviews, problem solving sessions, and team meetings.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory assessments and other site walkdowns.

Skills

Excel

MATLAB

Python

CAD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Nuclear Companyis the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Trust, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

We're seeking 10 motivated engineering interns to join our Engineering and Construction teams for Summer 2027. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real projects that directly impact nuclear plant construction, operations, and safety. This is a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to next‑generation nuclear infrastructure while learning about the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects across mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear systems


• Assist with technical documentation, engineering calculations, and compliance verification


• Contribute to quality assurance processes and regulatory documentation


• Help coordinate and support construction activities


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineers, project managers, and construction personnel


• Participate in engineering reviews, problem‑solving sessions, and team meetings


• Support data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives


• Support inventory assessments and other site walkdowns

Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline


• Completed at least sophomore year by summer 2026


• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving


• Proficiency with Excel, MATLAB, Python, or other technical tools


• Familiarity with CAD software or engineering analysis tools


• Technical writing and documentation skills


• Basic understanding of engineering principles and calculations

Preferred Experience

• Coursework or interest in nuclear engineering or energy systems


• Understanding of regulatory compliance or quality assurance


• Previous internship experience in engineering, energy, construction, or manufacturing


• Passion for clean energy and climate solutions

Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting rate for this role is $25/hr annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

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