DOE SULI and CCI Program Internships - Summer 2026

The SULI and CCI internships at Idaho National Laboratory offer bold students the chance to dive into groundbreaking research alongside pioneers shaping America's energy and security future. As a student here, you'll contribute to innovative projects that enable safer, smarter infrastructure and propel nuclear technology into the next era of discovery. From advancing energy systems to supporting national defense, your work will fuel solutions that define progress. At INL, you won't just learn-you'll help write the next chapter in American scientific achievement.

The SULI/CCI programs are sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform work under the direction of the mentor and line manager.
• Comply with Laboratory policies, rules, standards, and procedures.
• Perform quality work effectively, efficiently, on-time, and in accordance with defined expectations.
• Protect intellectual property, proprietary information and national security information.
• Encouraged to develop a poster and technical paper documenting their work from the internship for possible use in technical conferences and public forums.
• Attend colloquia that features world-renowned researchers discussing a broad range of energy topics, from nuclear non-proliferation to hybrid energy systems.
• Participate in the touring INL, which covers 900-plus square miles, to learn about research programs, past accomplishments and the future of INL. The INL site tour series includes visits to Experimental Breeder Reactor-1, where nuclear fission generated the world's first usable amount of electricity, the Advanced Test Reactor, a 3D research tool known as a computer-assisted virtual environment - or CAVE - and many other facilities.
• Participate in workshops to help develop important career related skills like resume writing, interviewing, networking and communication skills.
• Internships in technical, engineering, or other deployed areas will support various facilities, plants, projects and mission areas. Work may be conducted in the field collecting data or in an office setting supporting system or business processes such as data analysis, modeling, or predictive analysis. Some areas may include systems and components of reactor and nonreactor facilities, and an understanding of working in a radiological environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers

Required:

• Enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

Accepted application from the Office of Science SULI or CCI program.:

• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• US Citizenship or be a Permanent Resident Alien.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Completed coursework or emphasis in related field.
• Minimum overall GPA may be increased above 3.0 depending upon department or program.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Work is conducted in a general office environment with a moderate noise level. May be exposed to discomforts associated with constant monitoring of computer video display screens. Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior and various responsibilities. Position may require working >8 hours/day and working alone.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.