About the role#
This is a paid summer internship based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. You will work directly with the Project IKE team, which is developing a multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility. You will be embedded within the Project Management Office (PMO) to support strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business operations. This role provides exposure to the governance and management of a major capital project.
What you'll do#
- Create executive-level briefings, project status reports, and decision-support materials.
- Research and summarize industry trends, regulatory updates, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations.
- Prepare materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and leadership presentations.
- Track and manage project action items, milestones, and deliverables.
- Help develop project schedules and work plans.
- Assist with document control and filing processes.
- Contribute to internal and external communications, including marketing and positioning materials.
- Align messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams.
- Help the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator organize and analyze data.
- Assist the Risk Manager in updating and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans.
- Provide research and analytical support for commercial and strategic initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business management, engineering, administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in at least two of these areas: strategy, marketing, or project management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to turn complex technical information into clear narratives.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Professional maturity and comfort working in a high-stakes environment.
- Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large-scale capital project development.
- French language proficiency is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site (Full-time)
About Orano
Orano operates as an international provider of nuclear materials and services. The company focuses on the nuclear fuel cycle, including mining, processing, and fuel storage. It also applies its technical expertise to the fields of nuclear medicine and decommissioning. Based in Châtillon, France, the organization employs approximately 13,000 people.
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