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Student Intern Chemical Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 September 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: ENG Student Intern - Chemical Engineer
Organization: Y-12 Engineering ()

What Youll Do

Location: Oak Ridge TN

The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Engineering (Chemical Civil Computer Electrical Fire Protection Mechanical Nuclear and other Engineering Disciplines) and Science (Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics and other Science Disciplines). 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. The 2027 intern program is scheduled to start on May 24 2027 and conclude on July 29 2027.

The internship position will remain open until all candidates have been identified.

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 Engineering Intern position you must be working toward or have completed a degree in Engineeringor a relevant Physical Science (Computer Science Physics Chemistry Materials Science or similar) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
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.

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 and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered on an exception basis to come across laterally based on the applicants education and experience and the scope of work being performed in the role.

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 10 CFR 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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