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Nuclear Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Oak Ridge, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $31/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization seeking a Nuclear Engineering Intern to join their Oak Ridge, TN office. The intern will assist with technical reviews, conduct analyses, support compliance activities, and prepare documentation related to nuclear chemistry and processes.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must have completed 85 hours towards a nuclear engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026)
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
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Benefits
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
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.
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