Job Title: Student Intern – Fire Protection Engineer
Organization: Y-12 Engineering (50000343)
What You’ll Do
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Nuclear, and other Engineering Disciplines) and Science (Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and other Science Disciplines). The Internship Program is a 10-12 week program that offers challenging assignments, projects and career development workshops to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive salary based on your discipline and academic class status.
The 2027 intern program is scheduled to start on May 24, 2027 and conclude on July 29, 2027.
The internship position will remain open until all candidates have been identified.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- To be considered for the Engineering Intern position, you must be working toward or have completed a degree in Engineering or a relevant Physical Science (Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
- Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post graduation. In addition, you must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college, have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 3.0/4.0 or above, and be a United States Citizen.
- A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.