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Solid Mechanics Analyst Internship Summer 2025

Battelle Energy Alliance
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2025
Description

Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Reporting to the Special Reactor Concepts group, you will create and analyze FEA models of graphite tensile strength specimens and potentially other graphite components using the INL's MOOSE code. Additional projects may include thermal/mechanical analysis with Abaqus. The ideal candidate for this role would have the following experience:



  • Good understanding of mechanics of materials and finite element analysis
  • Basic understanding of computer programming particularly C++ and python
  • Experience using MOOSE or MOOSE based applications
  • Experience using Abaqus for finite element modeling
  • Technical writing skills


This group plans to publish their work. Knowledge of graphite material behavior and statistics would be a bonus. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. You may be eligible for course credit for the is internship if approved by your university.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:




  • Undergraduate/Graduate Master student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Mechanical Engineering


  • This position may involve access to technology subject to U.S. Export Controls Regulations for which appropriate licensing and authorizations may be required. Successful candidates must be able to obtain requisite licenses or authorizations in a timely manner as to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • A minimum overall (3.0) GPA



  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)




Application Requirements:




  • Current Resume or CV



  • Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)



  • Current class schedule and number of credits




Compensation and Benefits:




  • Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour)



  • Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)



  • PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)



  • Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.



  • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.




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 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.

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.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov

Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job : Internship
Organization : Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
Schedule : Part-time
Employee Status : Temporary
Job Posting : Feb 24, 2025, 4:59:41 PM
Unposting Date : Mar 27, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
Federal Overtime Status : Non-exempt
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