Summer 2027 Internship, Civil Engineering

About The Company

General Matter enriches uranium and is designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US. Their mission is to make nuclear energy the cleanest, safest, and most affordable source of baseload power.

About This Role

General Matter is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern with an environmental focus to support critical infrastructure and environmental initiatives at their nuclear fuel cycle facility. The intern will assist in designing, analyzing, and evaluating civil infrastructure solutions that align with environmental regulations and nuclear safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and evaluation of stormwater management systems, secondary containment structures, wastewater treatment facilities, and foundation designs for nuclear-related infrastructure.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring civil engineering work aligns with NRC, EPA, DOE, and state environmental regulations.
• Support site and environmental assessments for soil stability, groundwater protection, flood mitigation, and seismic resilience.
• Assist in designing and optimizing waste handling and storage systems to minimize environmental impact.
• Help design and maintain hydrology and stormwater management systems.
• Support structural analysis to assess facility structures against natural hazards, aging infrastructure concerns, and potential accidental loads.
• Collaborate with nuclear, mechanical, and environmental engineers, health physicists, and regulatory specialists.
• Support project coordination on civil/environmental engineering projects, tracking schedules, budgets, and safety requirements.
• Assist in developing engineering-based mitigation plans for flooding, erosion, and environmental containment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, or civil engineering design software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HY-8).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• General knowledge of applicable industry standards for industrial facility construction and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Collaborative team member who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to learn.
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc.) - preferred.
• Coursework or project experience with stormwater management, hydrology, or geotechnical analysis - preferred.
• Interest in nuclear fuel cycle, radioactive waste management, or radiological environmental assessments - preferred.
• Exposure to seismic and flood hazard assessments - preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach - preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $30–$40 per hour.
• Monthly housing stipend.
• Eligible for overtime pay.