RELAP5-3D Development Intern
Idaho National Laboratory
About the Role
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Reactor Systems and Heat Transport team. This role involves contributing to the development and implementation of advanced computational methods to model tritium transport using the RELAP5-3D code. The internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of nuclear engineering, computational methods, and fusion technology.
This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus.
Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability.
You may be eligible for course credit.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced computational methods to model tritium transport using the RELAP5-3D code.
- Engage in prototype development in Python.
- Engage in production-level coding in Fortran.
- Support theoretical research that underpins these modeling approaches.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- RELAP5-3D
- Python
- Fortran
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program majoring in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or Physics.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
- Current Resume or CV.
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs).
- Current class schedule and number of credits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RELAP5-3D analysis and code development.
- Fortran programming.
- Python programming.
Compensation
- Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
About Us
Idaho National 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.
Benefits and Relocation
- Paid holiday time off.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.