Nuclear Engineering Intern

The Nuclear Company is the fastest-growing AI-enabled startup in nuclear energy, bringing together experienced nuclear professionals, technologists, engineers, and builders to deliver the next generation of nuclear power. Through our design-once, build-many approach, we are creating a repeatable model for deploying nuclear fleets—combining the industry’s highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory rigor with the speed and innovation required to meet the world’s growing energy needs.

We are building the future of nuclear work. Every employee is expected to use AI, technology, and our Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to strengthen engineering and operational decision-making, improve quality, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate execution without compromising safety. Our nuclear expertise shapes the continued evolution of NOS, enabling us to capture institutional knowledge, standardize best practices, and deliver complex projects with greater consistency and certainty.

We hire people who believe nuclear energy is essential to human progress. Our team is made up of mission-driven experts who respect the rigor of the industry while challenging outdated ways of working. They bring deep technical judgment, intellectual curiosity, high agency, and the humility to learn from others. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions. Together, they form TRUST, the foundation of our safety culture and our commitment to intellectual honesty, personal accountability, open communication, and operational excellence.

About the role

We're seeking 10 motivated engineering interns to join our Engineering and Construction teams for Summer 2027. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real projects that directly impact nuclear plant construction, operations, and safety. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to next-generation nuclear infrastructure while learning about the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects across mechanical, electrical, civil, or nuclear systems
• Assist with technical documentation, engineering calculations, and compliance verification
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and regulatory documentation
• Help coordinate and support construction activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, project managers, and construction personnel
• Participate in engineering reviews, problem-solving sessions, and team meetings
• Support data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives
• Support inventory assessments and other site walkdowns

Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Completed at least sophomore year by summer 2026
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and problem-solving
• Proficiency with Excel, MATLAB, Python, or other technical tools
• Familiarity with CAD software or engineering analysis tools
• Technical writing and documentation skills
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and calculations

Preferred Experience

• Coursework or interest in nuclear engineering or energy systems
• Understanding of regulatory compliance or quality assurance
• Previous internship experience in engineering, energy, construction, or manufacturing
• Passion for clean energy and climate solutions

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting rate for this role is $25/hr annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.