MFC CO-OP Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory's Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP) offers students an extended, hands-on opportunity to apply what they're learning in the classroom alongside nationally recognized scientists and engineers. Unlike a traditional internship, a CO-OP is a longer-term commitment, students typically work with INL for two or more terms (Fall, Spring, or Summer), and these terms do not need to be consecutive.

The Project:

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is the prime testing center in the United States for advanced technologies associated with nuclear energy power systems. This complex is the nexus of research on new reactor fuels and related materials. MFC contributes significantly to the development of increasingly efficient fuels and the important work of nonproliferation. As a CO-OP student at MFC, you will join our dynamic team whose mission is to provide engineering support to the nuclear fuels and materials research facilities. This team works a 4x10 schedule and works onsite at the Materials and Fuels Complex near Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Define requirements and develop design concepts
• Complete and document detailed design
• Develop engineering documents such as drawings, specifications, and calculations to support work assignments
• Support instrumentation, controls, or electrical systems design and troubleshooting
• Support software, automation, or data acquisition efforts for facility systems
• Provide engineering support during equipment installation
• Perform system and component testing and surveillance
• Perform data collection and analysis
• Solve equipment issues
• Maintain configuration of assigned facilities and systems
• Other duties as assigned based on project needs and student skill set

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be registered and eligible to participate in their university CO-OP education program
• Undergraduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or a closely related Engineering field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Maintenance of good academic standing in an undergraduate program of study at college/university for the duration of CO-OP participation
• This position is subject to export control restrictions per the Department of Energy. For this reason, you must be either a US Citizen or a US Green Card holder to qualify for the job.

Application Requirements:

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Compensation:

• Undergraduate Internships ($29.79/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• Multi-Level: CO-OP internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
• Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off  
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.