2026 Summer Intern-Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
About The Position
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as an Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The Defense Waste Production Facility (DWPF) Integration department is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to support the development of electrical temporary modification procedures. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and reliability of facility outages by creating and refining essential documentation. The role provides exposure to cross-functional collaboration and the chance to work closely with outage coordinators and other key stakeholders. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students seeking hands-on experience in a mission-critical facility environment while making a tangible impact on operational efficiency. Additional Information:The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2026 until the end of July 2026. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation. A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable. Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site. If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
Requirements
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at: An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
- Must have completed their Sophomore year.
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
- Interest in facility operations, outage management, and process improvement.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting and updating procedures related to electrical temporary modifications for facility outages.
- Collaborate with outage coordinators to ensure procedures align with operational requirements and safety standards.
- Gather input from various stakeholders to enhance documentation accuracy and usability.
- Support the Integration Director with additional activities as assigned, including special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding outage planning and execution.
Benefits
- High-Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
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