Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Intern

The Chemical Engineering Intern (summer 2026) will contribute to SRNL’s environmental protection mission by applying engineering and science to accelerate closure and reduce risk at active environmental cleanup sites for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM). 

The intern will assist in preparation and/or analysis of various nonradioactive simulated waste solutions and slurries in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives.

Interns are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries. 

Internships typically run for a 10-week period, ideally beginning in May '26. 

For additional information regarding our internship program, please see our website: https://www.srnl.gov/partner-with-us/academia/internships/ 

Work scope may include contributions to support operating facilities at the Savannah River Site and throughout the DOE complex to include process engineering, chemical characterization, interrogation of chemical reaction thermodynamic or kinetic modeling, process optimization, 3D printing, and/or process troubleshooting of current site or DOE-complex radioactive chemical processing.  

Successful candidates will: 

• Have educational or laboratory research experience 

• Think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting 

• Develop partnerships with internal team members of different backgrounds 

• Effectively communicate (verbal & written) technical results 

• Work safely with particular attention to quality. Comply with all policies and standards. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• HS (or Eq