DOE-EM University Programs - Summer 2026 Internship
About The Position
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) offers internships to help develop our future workforce in critically important areas of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM). DOE-EM summer internships take place at selected DOE national laboratories. Interns will complete research projects that are relevant to EM’s ongoing mission. Students will also be involved in enrichment activities provided by the host laboratory. INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas. Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
Requirements
- Accepted application with the DOE-EM University Programs
- Seeking Degree in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or closely related fields
- Have the ability to pass a background check
- Possess a minimum overall 3.0 Grade Point Average
- Possess authorization to work in the U.S.
- Current Resume or CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
- To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
Responsibilities
- Complete research projects that are relevant to EM’s ongoing mission.
- Be involved in enrichment activities provided by the host laboratory.
Benefits
- Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour)
- Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)
- PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)
- Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
