About the role#
Join the Waste Management Integration Division to support the management, characterization, transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and waste. You will report to a Senior Manager and work alongside operations personnel, radiological engineers, and project management staff. This internship is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and requires an on-site presence on a 4x10 work schedule.
What you'll do#
- Perform waste characterization and inventory management.
- Conduct decay calculations and radiological engineering evaluations.
- Forecast and model radioactive waste streams.
- Analyze data and report on radiological operations.
- Evaluate predictive waste container models against real-time radiological data.
- Perform historical trend comparisons and develop projections for legacy waste containers.
- Provide logistics and coordination support for waste handling and transportation.
- Participate in daily, weekly, and Plan of the Day meetings.
- Conduct field observations and support activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student at an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
- Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System.
- Required application documents: current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule including credit count.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship with rates ranging from $26.94 to $41.29 per hour depending on degree level and education status.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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