<p>Job Title: Intern UPF Commissioning - Roane State Community College (only)</p> <p>Organization: UPF Commissioning</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Are you attending the Roane State Community College Nuclear Technology Program and seeking real world experience that aligns with your education? If so, this is your opportunity to apply for an internship at Y-12 National Security Complex and learn how nuclear technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operations of nuclear facilities. Work alongside professionals that perform a variety of tasks from assisting scientists in development of new technologies to maintaining equipment and ensuring the safe handling of radio active materials.</p> <p>Take on the challenges of improving our national security and helping to protect our environment. Join the Y-12 team in providing a premier National Security Complex with a safe, clean workplace as the site transforms and modernizes. Y-12 offers a unique work environment, highly-specialized workforce and one-of-a-kind technologies. With initiatives emerging constantly, you will never have a shortage of roles and challenges to take on. As part of the Y-12 internship program, you will gain valuable hands-on skills while networking with some of the nation's leading professionals.</p> <p>The Internship Program is a 10-12 week program that offers challenging assignments, projects, and career development workshops to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive salary based on your discipline and academic class status. The 2026 intern program is scheduled start on May 18, 2026 and conclude on July 23, 2026.</p> <p>What You Can Expect</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security </li><li>Top-notch, dedicated colleagues </li><li>Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization </li><li>Career advancement and professional development programs </li><li>Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives </li></ul> <p>Minimum Job Requirements</p> <p>To be considered for the Nuclear Technology Program intern position, you must:</p> <ul> <li>Be working toward an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Nuclear Technology at Roane State Community College </li><li>Be 18 years of age </li><li>Be a United States citizen </li><li>Have a high school diploma or the equivalent </li><li>Have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.8/4.0 or above </li><li>Complete a required online application. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process. </li></ul> <p>Notes</p> <p>The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.</p> <p>If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.</p> <p>Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.</p> <p>Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.</p> <p>CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.</p> <p>CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</p>