Systems Planning Engineering Intern – Limited Service Employee (LSE)

Job Description

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Job Title: Systems Planning Engineering Intern – Limited Service Employee (LSE)

Overview:

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Systems Planning Engineering Intern – Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

About Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC):

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities. Learn more at www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.

Responsibilities:

The Systems Planning Engineering intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in producing effective analytics reflecting digital-twin liquid waste operating facility performance.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to develop strategic run scenarios.
• Producing communication tools highlighting system insights.

Required Skills & Tools:

The selected intern should possess a working knowledge of:

• Power BI
• Java
• Excel
• SQL

Encouraged Majors:

Students majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Chemical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Internship Details:

• Duration: Expected to be a 10–12 week period.
• Dates: From May 2026 until the end of July 2026.
• Work Week: A 40-hour work week, scheduled by individual departments (e.g., 5/8s, 4/10s).
• Lunch: Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch.
• Shift Work: No summer interns will be assigned to shift work.
• Overtime: Overtime is not available.
• Holidays: Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
• Location: Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC.
• Housing: Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices.
• Transportation: Interns will be responsible for their own transportation. Public transportation is not available. A valid Driver’s License, Registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site.

Application & Selection Timeline:

• Resume Review: Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2026.
• Applicant Contact: All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2026.
• Additional Information (for selected candidates): SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts will be requested.
• Pre-Assignment Requirements: Assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.

Qualifications:

Candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Completed their Sophomore year.

In addition, candidates must:

• Pass General Employment Training (GET).
• Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT).

These two items will be scheduled before the intern starts work at Savannah River Site.

Benefits (Limited Service Employees – LSEs):

SRMC Summer Intern LSEs are eligible for a limited benefits package, which includes:

• High Deductible Health Insurance
• 2 paid holidays during the summer months
• Paid Sick Leave

Starting Rate:

USD $20.00/Hr.

Pay Disclaimer: Compensation will be determined by approved calendar year government rates.

EEO Statement:

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

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