AtkinsRéalis
Oak Ridge, TN, US
Nuclear Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
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OVERVIEW
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Intern to join our Oak Ridge, TN office.
YOUR ROLE
- Assist with technical reviews of nuclear production chemistry documentation, process descriptions, and supporting analyses, summarizing observations and questions in review notes or memoranda.
- Attend technical and operational meetings, take detailed notes, and document key discussions, assumptions, and decisions related to nuclear chemistry, process controls, or compliance considerations.
- Conduct basic technical analyses and calculations to support evaluation of nuclear fuel cycle chemistry, material balances, or process performance under guidance from senior engineers.
- Support regulatory and licensing compliance activities by reviewing applicable requirements, licenses, standards, and procedures, and assisting senior staff with documentation, tracking, and implementation
- Support cost and resource evaluations by researching consumables, reagents, and equipment relevant to fuel cycle operations based on defined specifications.
- Assist with document preparation and control, including procedures, technical memoranda, schedules, meeting minutes, and presentation materials in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
- Perform data collection and analysis to support assessments of alternative process approaches, chemistry conditions, operating parameters, site constraints, and applicable regulatory or standards-based requirements.
- Assist in preparing technical input for reports, compliance documentation, or permit-related materials, including gathering reference information, drafting outlines or sections, and supporting graphical or tabular presentations.
ABOUT YOU
- EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
- EDUCATION: Must have completed 85 hours towards a nuclear engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026).
- SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Basic understanding of chemistry principles with the ability to support assessment of production-related chemistry; willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and applicable ASTM standards relevant to nuclear fuel cycle operations; willingness to learn
- Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks (preferred)
- PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: none