Radiological Engineering / Health Physics Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to support the Health Physics and Radiological Engineering team. As an intern you will use the 1961 SL-1 reactor accident as a case study in nuclear forensics and emergency preparedness, collecting and analyzing legacy materials from the site to identify surviving radiological and materials signatures. Using modern analytical methods, the intern will reconstruct elements of the historical accident source term, assess radiological consequences, and translate the findings into lessons and measurement strategies for modern small modular reactor (SMR) emergency response.

This team works a 4x10 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's degree program with a major in Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, or another program providing sufficient background in radiological sciences
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.