Nuclear Engineering Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Oak Ridge, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
OVERVIEW
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Intern to join our Oak Ridge TN office.
YOUR ROLE
- Assist with technical reviews of nuclear production chemistry documentation process descriptions and supporting analyses summarizing observations and questions in review notes or memoranda.
- Attend technical and operational meetings take detailed notes and document key discussions assumptions and decisions related to nuclear chemistry process controls or compliance considerations.
- Conduct basic technical analyses and calculations to support evaluation of nuclear fuel cycle chemistry material balances or process performance under guidance from senior engineers.
- Support regulatory and licensing compliance activities by reviewing applicable requirements licenses standards and procedures and assisting senior staff with documentation tracking and implementation
- Support cost and resource evaluations by researching consumables reagents and equipment relevant to fuel cycle operations based on defined specifications.
- Assist with document preparation and control including procedures technical memoranda schedules meeting minutes and presentation materials in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
- Perform data collection and analysis to support assessments of alternative process approaches chemistry conditions operating parameters site constraints and applicable regulatory or standards-based requirements.
- Assist in preparing technical input for reports compliance documentation or permit-related materials including gathering reference information drafting outlines or sections and supporting graphical or tabular presentations.
ABOUT YOU
- EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associates or Bachelors degree program in a related technical field.
- EDUCATION: Must have completed 85 hours towards a nuclear engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026).
- SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Basic understanding of chemistry principles with the ability to support assessment of production-related chemistry; willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and applicable ASTM standards relevant to nuclear fuel cycle operations; willingness to learn
- Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks (preferred)
- PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: none
REWARD & BENEFITS
At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.
As an Intern you will participate in Explore our intern development initiative and will enjoy a host of benefits including:
Competitive salary Hands-on experience with industry leaders Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits Weekly Lunch & Learns & various virtual and/or in-person activities
As an entry-level Full-Time employee you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge our new graduate experience providing:
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management resilience emotional intelligence feedback and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs training career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
ABOUT ATKINSRÉALIS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills experience and geographical location.
Are you ready to start your career with us Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company AtkinsRéalis family of companies we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. TypeEmployee At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences. Job Type
Casual
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
