2025 Summer Internship (U.S.) - Nuclear Engineering Intern

Overview

Bechtel’s internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a summer intern.

Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX, Reston, VA, or various project sites.

Major Responsibilities :

Nuclear Engineering interns work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide support to the research and development of the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation.

Nuclear Engineering interns may be responsible for :

• Developing the calculations associated with nuclear facilities.
• Understanding the regulatory requirements and processes for nuclear facilities.
• Coordinating the development and presentation of materials for meetings with regulators.
• Providing direct support to other engineering disciplines for nuclear related matters.
• Preparing calculations to determine radiation protection requirements.
• Analyzing facility hazards and developing the system safety basis.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in Nuclear Engineering at an accredited college or university.
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in the above field.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and / or travel to domestic and / or international project jobsites.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Science degree program in Nuclear Engineering at an accredited college or university.
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Total Rewards / Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

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Diverse teams build the extraordinary :

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences.

This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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