About the role#
This internship provides engineering support for liquid waste operations at the Savannah River Site. You will work within an engineering group at one of our production facilities or the flowsheet group. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Work daily on technical topics with an engineering mentor.
- Monitor process parameters for chemical batch processes.
- Review sample results and monitor batch operations.
- Complete batch calculations to support operations.
- Assist system engineers in assessing system health.
- Troubleshoot system process upsets and deviations.
- Accompany engineers and operators on system walk downs for maintenance or troubleshooting.
- Participate in technical discussions with mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
- Progress toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear Engineering.
- Completion of your Sophomore year.
- Ability to pass General Employment Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- The role is located in Aiken, South Carolina.
- This is an on-site position.
- The internship runs for 10 to 12 weeks from May 2027 through July 2027.
- You must arrange your own transportation. A valid driver’s license, registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the site.
About Savannah River Mission Completion
Savannah River Mission Completion operates as a partnership between BWX Technologies, Amentum, and Fluor. The company holds the Integrated Mission Completion Contract for the Savannah River Site. Its work focuses on liquid waste stabilization, nuclear materials management, and the remediation of contaminated soil and water. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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