Corrosion Science EM University Program Undergraduate Intern

Corrosion Science EM University Program Undergraduate Intern Job Description

The intern will assist in preparation and/or analysis of various simulated waste matrices in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives. Work scope may include contributions to process support of operating facilities at SRS and throughout the DOE complex to include chemical characterization, interrogation of chemical reaction thermodynamic or kinetic modeling, optimization, integration, and/or process troubleshooting of current site or DOE-complex processes.

Potential corrosion projects include:

• Soil-Side Corrosion Mitigation:
  Soil-side corrosion is one of the main integrity threats to Above ground Storage Tanks (ASTs). Most of the ASTs bottoms rest on a sand pad. Quality of sand is a paramount to controlling soil-side corrosion of the ASTs. Further, even a good quality sand gets contaminated overtime. Thus, contaminants in the sand pore water and poor sand quality may lead to elevated corrosion.
  
  Objective of this work is to find combination of sand quality and pore water composition that leads to elevated soil-side corrosion of ASTs. The summer intern will help perform analysis and help setup several experiments for the scope defined here.
• Demand and availability of critical materials:
  Demand for critical materials is a major issue. The United States has a large demand for critical materials, but supply is limited and dependent upon nations whose energy and security interests may not align with the US. Electrochemical methods present an opportunity to extract critical minerals from several sources of feed stock including electronic waste. The internship will involve setting up and conducting experiments to determine feasibility and extracting the mineral from a variety of e-waste feedstock.

Interns are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries.

• Have educational or research laboratory experience.
• Think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting.
• Develop partnerships with internal team members of different backgrounds.
• Effectively communicate (verbal & written) technical results.
• Understand their own job and how the role interacts with the team.
• Gain support for ideas within the team.
• Work safely with particular attention to quality. Comply with all policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS (or Equiv) + 1 or more years of university education.
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require the selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Job Identification 1985
• Job Category Engineering and Science
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 01:20 PM
• Apply Before 03/09/2026, 01:00 PM
• Degree Level Four Years College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Savannah River National Laboratory
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA:
  Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours