Tuesday, May 26, 2020

VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP: Environmental Science and Planning Internship for Nuclear Reactor Licensing

Employing Agency Name & Address: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Contact's Name: Deborah Hackett

Email Address: Deborah.Hackett@nrc.gov   

Telephone: (301) 415-1415

Dates Needed: Fall 2020 semester, The salary for this paid internship will be based on a number of factors, including the number of hours completed toward your degree and grade point average.

Weekly Hours Needed: Length of internship and hours of work are flexible and can be tailored to the student’s specific needs to achieve the 135-hour department requirement, however, the overall duration may not exceed 89 days.

Internship Description: Exciting opportunity for juniors or seniors with interest in environmental permitting, the National Environmental Policy Act, and licensing of nuclear reactors.  Coursework in sciences or policy is desirable, and good writing, communication, and data analysis skills are positives.  Contribute to the development of generic environmental impact statement (EIS) for advanced nuclear reactor licensing, help prepare other guidance on environmental reviews for reactor licensing, and/or help review of specific reactor licensing applications.  Opportunities for formal training from internal agency instructors, especially on topics related to nuclear science, technology, and policy.  Some travel possible within the United States, especially to nuclear facilities.  Make a difference - get involved with environmental work at a high-visibility Federal agency at a critical inflection point in environmental policymaking!

Virtual Job Duties: Perform technical research, review data from reactor licensees and license applicants, and write technical memoranda and analyses.  Participate in technical discussions and meetings.  Identify opportunities to modernize and streamline environmental review procedures.  Shadow and learn from experts in the environmental and nuclear professions.

Internship Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Unofficial Transcript. Interns must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.85. Interns must be U.S. citizens and pass a security clearance process.

Submit application: Send a one-page letter of interest, resume, unofficial college transcript, and contact information (name, title, phone, email) of three professional or academic references to Deborah Hackett at Deborah.Hackett@nrc.gov.  Minimum requirements include U.S. Citizenship, a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and the ability to obtain a security clearance including a pre-employment drug screen.

Application deadline: 06/03/2020