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
- Work
- On-site in Aiken · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
About the Role
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene & Safety) Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene & Safety) intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene (Industrial Hygiene & Safety) intern will take an active role supporting occupational health and safety activities in SRMC's Tank Farms. The position provides hands-on field experience and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
Internship Duration: 10-12 weeks, May 2027 - July 2026
Work Schedule: 40-hour work week, potentially 5/8s or 4/10s. 30-minute lunch daily.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate ($20.00/Hr. based on government rates). No shift work or overtime. Paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th).
Key Responsibilities
- Support occupational health and safety activities in SRMC's Tank Farms.
- Conduct workplace hazard assessments.
- Perform exposure monitoring.
- Conduct safety inspections.
- Data collection.
- Assist with regulatory compliance.
- Assist IH and Safety professionals in identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing appropriate controls.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related STEM field.
- Must have completed their Sophomore year.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Additional Information
- Housing is not provided.
- Responsible for own transportation.
- Public transportation is not available.
- Interns will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027.
- Selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
- Additional information will be requested upon selection, such as SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.
Limited Benefits Package
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave