Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
EEIP Masters Intern - Nuclear Sciences
Richland, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.87/hr - $31.30/hrPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on delivering science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. The EEIP Masters Intern role within the Nuclear Sciences Division offers an opportunity for master's students to gain hands-on research experience in areas such as nuclear chemistry, engineering, and environmental management.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Are you interested in making the world a better place while gaining valuable research experience to launch your career?
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking master students passionate about creating a sustainable energy future through science and engineering to join us for a 10 week paid summer internship as part of the Energy and Environment Internship Program (EEIP)
Participants will begin in cohort sessions and must be available to start on May 26, 2026 or June 19, 2026 as part of the Summer 2026 cohort
Within PNNL’s Nuclear Sciences Division, our scientists and engineers tackle some of the nation’s most complex challenges: advancing energy independence, remediating legacy nuclear waste, and strengthening national security
Our work blends experimentation, modeling, and engineering of nuclear materials and processes to deliver innovative solutions for the U.S. government and industry
Interns will contribute to projects within one of the following areas:
Experimental and Computational Engineering Multiphase fluid dynamics, heat transport, structural and safety analysis, nuclear radiation modeling, reactive transport, and nuclear material storage and transportation
Irradiation Sciences Irradiated materials characterization, dosimetry, and radiation effects
Nuclear Chemistry and Engineering Radiochemical process engineering, separations, and conversion technologies
Radiological Materials Waste-form development, vitrification and immobilization, glass and materials science, cementitious materials, process development, and off-gas capture and immobilization
Reactor Materials and Mechanical Design Stress corrosion cracking, post-irradiation and non-destructive examination, advanced materials characterization, computational materials science and data analytics, and electro-mechanical hardware design
PNNL interns are fully integrated into research teams and supported through The Gold Experience, a summer-long program that includes professional development, networking with scientists and engineers across the lab, and exposure to the full breadth of PNNL’s research mission
This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as a researcher and help you envision long-term career paths in national laboratory science
Many students return for multiple summers, and a number successfully transition into full-time roles at PNNL after graduation
Gain hands-on research experience in a national laboratory setting
Collaborate with top scientists and engineers in cutting-edge research fields
Build professional connections that can support future career opportunities
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be matriculated/enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
Preferred
Disciplines of interest: additive manufacturing, chemical engineering, chemistry, computational modeling, computer science, material science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, software engineering, and systems engineering
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Company funded pension plan
401k savings plan
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-07-14Grant
2018-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Allison Campbell
Associate Laboratory Director for Earth and Biological Sciences
Deborah Gracio
Laboratory Director
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