Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Student Intern - Project Execution
Organization: DOE O.413.3B Project Execution ()
What Youll Do
The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2026 internship opportunities in Project Execution. Your focus would be to learn the Project Manager role.
The primary functions will be to support the project manager for various tasks (review project schedules execution methods procurement status/ submittals change control report and presentation
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.
You will work with a close knit group of dedicated and experienced colleagues focused on helping each other succeed. You will gain an understanding of Subcontracts Management and coordinating with organizations and disciplines across the site including Engineering Procurement Construction Management Project Management Production Facilities Safety & Industrial Hygiene Environmental Compliance Transportation Radiological Control Classification and Security.
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 Intern position you must be working toward or have completed a degree in engineering or construction related field. Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post 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.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Declared major/earned degree in engineering (Mechanical Civil Electrical or Chemical etc.) or in Construction w/ computer science minor.
- Must have effective oral/written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Intern
Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: Student Intern - Project ExecutionOrganization: DOE O.413.3B Project Execution ()What Youll Do The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2026 internship opportunities in Project Execution. Your focus would be to learn the Project Manager r...
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Student Intern - Project Execution
Organization: DOE O.413.3B Project Execution ()
What Youll Do
The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2026 internship opportunities in Project Execution. Your focus would be to learn the Project Manager role.
The primary functions will be to support the project manager for various tasks (review project schedules execution methods procurement status/ submittals change control report and presentation
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.
You will work with a close knit group of dedicated and experienced colleagues focused on helping each other succeed. You will gain an understanding of Subcontracts Management and coordinating with organizations and disciplines across the site including Engineering Procurement Construction Management Project Management Production Facilities Safety & Industrial Hygiene Environmental Compliance Transportation Radiological Control Classification and Security.
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 Intern position you must be working toward or have completed a degree in engineering or construction related field. Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post 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.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Declared major/earned degree in engineering (Mechanical Civil Electrical or Chemical etc.) or in Construction w/ computer science minor.
- Must have effective oral/written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management.
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Intern
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