Veterans to Engineers Intern

Job Description


What You'll Do


The Veterans to Engineers program is designed to work with each participant's unique situation and help veterans find part-time or full-time employment. The selected military members could use their transition Permanent Change of Station (PCS) benefits to relocate to the Oak Ridge/Knoxville, TN area. Students are expected to use their GI Bill Veterans benefit; however, there are a number of sources for veteran support in Tennessee.

Veterans to Engineers participants participate in a rotational program with different groups throughout CNS with the intention of moving into a permanent employment position in Mission Engineering once their degree is complete.

Students usually attend one of the participating colleges/universities for a minimum of one term, then verify their academic foundation and adjudicate transfer credits. Participants complete engineering prerequisites (two-year degrees). When they meet the school's criteria, they will typically transfer to the University of Tennessee or Tennessee Technological University. Upon graduation, they could be offered an engineering position with Consolidate Nuclear Security.

The candidate will participate with technical personnel (in engineering, maintenance, operations, productions, R&D activities, and other related functions) in analyzing and evaluating technical/engineering problems, in developing experimental outlines, in scheduling procedural steps, and in establishing priorities. Independently conducts test, experiments, and analyses. Operates and troubleshoots equipment and gathers, reduces, evaluates and interprets data. Prepares analyses, reports and procedures.

Work involves routine and some unique non-routine technical support activities following standard procedures within discipline. Performs routine tests and experiments and assists in the operation of more complex equipment and/or operations. Uses some creativity to generate new ideas. May recommend improvements in methods and procedures.

Compiles with proscribed routines, methods, and/or practices. Applies some independent judgment with respect to matters of a routine and occasional non-routine nature. Contacts are primarily within the organization, but may occasionally work across organizational lines. Usually assists others buy may lead new personnel in routine functions. May review work of other employees. Works cooperatively to accomplish common goals.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities


You will be working at the Y-12 National Security Complex which is managed by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a Veteran of any branch of the United States Military
• Active pursuit of an engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution, program and discipline.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
• Must adhere to requirements specified in the Veterans to Engineers program.
• Must maintain academic "in good standing" status while employed and must be making satisfactory progress toward Engineering degree requirements.
• Specialized knowledge and/or experience with nuclear materials, processing, design, and/or systems is highly desired.