Civil/Structural Engineering Summer Internship 2025

Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: Milton
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description


Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2025 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy.



Calling all Civil/Structural Engineering students! Did you know that every U.S. Navy Sailor in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is certified on an operating nuclear prototype before deployment to the fleet? At the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, we are proud to support the U.S. Navy by operating one of the nuclear prototype training sites to qualify Sailors and test new technologies. The success of our mission here at NNL relies heavily on a strong foundation of facility infrastructure and system design, construction, and execution management to maintain and improve site operations. On our team, you'll have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and experience to take on exciting challenges building new (or redesigning current) facilities and systems that support our mission. This opportunity requires innovative approaches to maintain the reliability of critical infrastructure to ensure that our facilities and systems operate to support the Navy. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding internship, apply now!



Program highlights include:

Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees
Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership
Partnership with a mentor
Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities
Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour
Extensive networking opportunities



The NNL Internship is an approximate 10-12 week program starting in May/June 2025.



An internship position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer upon successful completion of the program.



Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill


Candidates for Civil/Structural internship positions must be:

Pursuing Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university


Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2025


Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this internship





Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume to the employment application.



Preferred Skills


Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0/4.0


Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)


Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience





Compensation and Benefits


NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns and co-ops which includes:

Competitive Salary
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans: 401(k) Plan with company match
Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution


Flexible work schedules and 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off). Hybrid work schedule may be available
Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be > 50 miles from assigned work location)



Pay Range


$23-$41 per hour




Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity

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