Environmental Programs and Stewardship Intern

Classification Title:

Environmental Programs and Stewardship Intern

Grade:

INTT III – V (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2639

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

100 Union Valley

Organization:

Environmental Programs & Stewardship

Department:

Environmental Services

Project Assignment:

Posting Date:

1/14/2026

Closing Date:

3/13/2026

Duties:

Assist environmental characterization teams with the collection and interpretation of soil, sediment and water data. Help develop remedial and removal action reports including cross section and map figures. Develop data quality objectives for sample collection. Interact with DOE, EPA and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) agencies. Research waste water treatment technologies and permit requirements for investigation derived waste water. Observe well drilling and logging for groundwater projects.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Enrolled in a physical science or engineering program

Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and GPS

GIS experience is a plus

The 2026 UCOR Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program held from late May to early August. You must be able to be onsite for the entire internship program.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1:       Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2:       Only web applications will be considered.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants (i.e. non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting:

For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: http://intranet.ettp.gov and click on “J” for Job Postings.

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UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran