MFC Engineering Technology & Operations Intern - Summer

Idaho Falls, , United States (On-site)

The intern will support operational, maintenance, and research activities at Idaho National Laboratory's Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). Working alongside technicians, operators, engineers, and researchers, the intern will assist with facility operations, equipment inspections, material handling, data collection, and research support activities within a nuclear research environment. Opportunities may include supporting process systems, instrumentation, mechanical equipment, testing equipment, and facility support systems used to advance nuclear energy research and development.

The intern will gain hands‑on experience working in a highly regulated environment while developing technical skills related to nuclear facility operations, industrial safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence. Assignments will vary based on facility needs, project priorities, and student experience.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

• Enrolled full‑time in an associate degree or Technical Certificate in Nuclear Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Process Operations, or a closely related technical discipline.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Current Resume or CV.
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs).
• Current class schedule and number of credits.
• This position is subject to export control restrictions per the Department of Energy. For this reason, you must be either a US Citizen or a US Green Card holder to qualify for the job.

• Coursework or laboratory experience involving industrial systems, process operations, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, maintenance, or nuclear technologies.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing technical equipment in a laboratory, manufacturing, utility, or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with technical procedures, operating instructions, or safety protocols.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in nuclear energy, advanced reactor technologies, industrial operations, or national laboratory research.

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

• Undergraduate Internships ($29.79/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job‑related equipment and driving a vehicle. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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