LSE Technical Undergraduate Nuclear Dose Modeling Intern - Nuclear Materials

Nuclear Dose Modeling Intern

The Global Security Directorate is seeking a talented and enthusiastic intern to contribute towards key projects supporting the Department of Energy's national security mission. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and partnership. The ideal candidate will be working toward a bachelor's degree with a focus in nuclear engineering, nuclear engineering technology, or a closely related field.

• Provide nuclear engineering support and technical expertise in radiation detection systems to ensure safe, efficient operations
• Provide technical support in measuring and recording various exposure and/or dosage levels associated with sealed radioactive materials
• Perform radiological calculations or modeling as requested
• Design a task that aims to describe and explain the variation of information under conditions that are hypothesized to reflect the variation
• Collect data from various sources, including historical records, and manage information to support project and facility operational needs
• Produce and present written and oral reports and presentations as required
• May interface with SRNL leadership, federal oversight resources, and other DOE complex sites
• Ensure all activities adhere to SRNL safety, quality, records, and training programs
• Support project managers in ensuring compliance with project standards, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate project activities and resources, including tasks, schedules, deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working toward a bachelor's degree with a focus in nuclear engineering, nuclear engineering technology, or a closely related field
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and other support staff
• Highly effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Minimum age of 18

• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with nuclear facility protocols
• Familiarity with the characteristics of plutonium and other actinides

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.