Architectural Engineering CO-OP Spring/Summer 2025
Reporting to the Director of the Materials and Fuels Complex Projects Division, you will join our dynamic team whose mission is to provide engineering support to the nuclear fuels and materials research facilities. MFC is the prime testing center the United States for advanced technologies associated with nuclear energy power systems. This complex is the nexus of research on new reactor fuels and related materials. MFC contributes significantly to the development of increasingly efficient fuels and the important work of nonproliferation.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Define requirements and develop design concepts
- Complete and document detailed design
- Develop engineering documents such as drawings, specifications, and calculations to support work assignments
- Provide engineering support during equipment installation
- Perform system and component testing and surveillance
- Perform data collection and analysis
- Solve equipment issues
- Maintain configuration of assigned facilities and systems
This team works a 4x10 schedule and works onsite at the Materials and Fuels Complex near Idaho Falls, Idaho. Your start date and duration of internship vary based on project and your availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.
- Must be registered and eligible to participates in their university co-op education program.
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Undergraduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in Architectural Engineering.
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A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
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Maintenance of good academic standing in an undergraduate program of study at college/university for the duration of co-op participation
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Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
Application Requirements:
- Current Resume or CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
- Current class schedule and number of credits
- You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Undergraduate Internships ($25.65/hour - $30.70/hour)
- Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($31.75/hour - $34.06/hour)
- PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($33.75/hour - $36.06/hour)
- Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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