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Nuclear Intern

Jensen Hughes
United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 22 Jan 2026

About the role

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

 

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking Nuclear Engineering Interns in offices across the company. Learn from some of the industry leading professionals and gain experience towards your career goals of becoming an engineer. We provide technical support to a wide variety of engineering projects that range from day-to-day nuclear power plant operation to cutting edge research and development in all areas related to plant safety. Many interns at our company become full-time Associates upon graduation. 

Responsibilities

  • Learn to perform probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) and engineering analyses.
  • Develop technical documentation to support the safe operation of nuclear power plants.
  • Demonstrate a solid grasp of engineering fundamentals.
  • Adapt quickly to learning new concepts and methodologies.
  • Apply an analytical mindset to problem-solving.
  • Pay meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
  • Deliver clear and concise oral and written presentations as a consultant.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Working towards a BS or MS in Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, or other related field 
  • Prior experience with nuclear technology (e.g., United States Navy Nuclear Program) is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Citizenship or Green card holder required 
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access database tools to track/analyze data in support of various risk analysis tasks
  • MathCAD experience a plus 

*When applying, please make sure to indicate your #1 and #2 desired locations on the application.

 

 

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and note a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary  based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

 

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range$20$30 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

 

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate.  We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.  Please click here to review.


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