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ES&H Graduate Intern - Summer 2026

Livermore, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$6,620/mo - $8,040/mo

Start in 2026 Summer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security by applying expertise to create solutions for significant challenges. The ES&H Graduate Intern will work under the ES&H Directorate to complete projects that combine hands-on experience with technical knowledge, while interacting with various personnel at the Laboratory.

Publishing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data or information, provide input to, and prepare various documents (e.g., develop procedures, reports, calculations, and/or research reports and presentations)

Participate in safety inspections of work areas

Perform technical analysis of data and apply effective analytical and problem-solving skills to complex problems

Perform technical/scientific assignments at a basic to moderate degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to engineers and scientists

Perform independent technical or operational tasks and projects and/or support research efforts

Provide comprehensive support to LLNL programs, operations, and/or research in collaboration with senior staff members to resolve moderately complex to complex issues

Perform or assist in assessments of, or research in, ES&H Directorate areas

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

MathematicsComputer ScienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeResearch experienceSafety conceptsES&H knowledgeCommunication

Required

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Electrical, Environmental, Civil, Architectural), Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science), Explosive safety, Laser safety or optics, public health, industrial hygiene, occupational safety or equivalent program or a recent graduate within one year

Ability to apply scientific methods to solve a defined problem or study question

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with standard Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Effective analytical skills

Preferred

Ability to apply basic and fundamental safety concepts in a work environment

Experience in research, manufacturing and/or laboratory-type work settings

Working knowledge of topics in ES&H Directorate areas, (e.g., OSHA regulations and ANSI Standards as applicable to general industry, construction and research and development environments, e.g., construction, fall protection, lock out tag out, electrical safety, hoisting and rigging, forklifts, ladders, machine guarding)