2027 Summer Intern
Savannah River Mission Completion
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- PythonJavaC++C
- Work
- On-site in Aiken · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design48%Microsoft Office23%Python14%Java2%of 132 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Support Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Chemical or Electrical Engineering (OT Systems) Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS).
Selected interns will be assigned to either the OT Systems Simulation Team or the OT Systems Tank Farm support team. Interns will support operational technology initiatives, including dynamic process simulation, systems modeling, instrumentation and controls integration, and operational engineering analyses to optimize facility performance and process safety.
Internship duration: 10-12 weeks (May 2027 - July 2027)
Work schedule: 40-hour work week (departments set schedule, e.g., 5/8s, 4/10s)
Paid holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th
Compensation: USD $20.00/Hr. (determined by government rates)
Location: Aiken, SC
Key Responsibilities
- Support operational technology initiatives.
- Perform dynamic process simulation.
- Conduct systems modeling.
- Assist with instrumentation and controls integration.
- Perform operational engineering analyses.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and technical specialists.
- Evaluate and refine OT simulation models.
- Assist with ongoing controls improvement initiatives.
- Support the integration of engineering software and analytical tools.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Must have completed their Sophomore year.
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET).
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT).
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Core engineering foundation exposure:
- ChemE: transport phenomena, thermodynamics, process safety.
- EE: power systems, circuit design, I&C.
- Programming familiarity: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Java, or similar (a plus).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to working safely.
- Adherence to operational procedures.
- Appropriately safeguarding unclassified information.
Additional Information
- Housing is not provided.
- Interns are responsible for their own transportation.
- A valid Driver’s License, Registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
- Resumes reviewed in January 2027. Applicants contacted by February or March 2027.
- Selected applicants will be requested to complete SRMC employment application, provide references, and submit official transcripts.
- Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC.
- Public transportation is not available.
Limited Benefits Package
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave