Systems Engineer

The Chemical Engineering Intern (summer 2025) will contribute to SRNL’s Tritium Technology mission by applying science and engineering principles to problems related to hydrogen isotope processing.  The intern will assist in various projects that support hydrogen isotope separation, impurity removal, hydrogen storage, or other topics. Work scope may include contributions to process support of operating facilities at the Savannah River Site or other collaborators. Interns are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore cutting edge technologies, and make impactful improvements to the tritium science community. Internships typically run for a 10-week period. For additional information regarding our internship program, please see our website: https://www.srnl.gov/partner-with-us/academia/internships/   Responsibilities The intern will assist principle investigators in projects supporting hydrogen processing technologies. Work scope may include contributions to process support of operating facilities at SRS and other collaborators the require hydrogen processing expertise. This may include experimental manifold design, hands-on support for construction of experiments, and data analysis.   Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: HS (or Equiv) + 1 or more yrs of university education Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Security Clearance Information This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. About Us "We put science to work!"  Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.  Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: *Benefits vary based upon employment status Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Short & Long Term Disability (company paid) Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid) AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid) Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match) Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) Paid Time Off & Holidays Employee Assistance Plan BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. About the Team Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.