Radiological Protection Inspector Summer Intern

02-Dec-2025

Environmental, Safety, Health & Quality

10536BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

The hourly base rate of pay for this internship starts at $18.00, and may increase based on major and class standing.

Provide support for receipt, inspection, storage, protection, disposal and distribution of Radiation Monitoring Equipment (RME) processed at the Health Physics Instrument Calibration Laboratory (HPICL). Calibrate and wrap RME received at the HPICL in accordance with procedures. Provide program support for Health Physics Services in areas of dosimetry, records, and air monitoring programs. Conduct contamination and radiation surveys in Radiological Buffer Areas, Controlled Areas, Radioactive Material Areas and non-controlled areas using standard survey techniques with portable contamination and radiation monitoring equipment. Conduct contamination and radiation surveys associated with radioactive material movements and transfers on-site and receipts from off-site. Provide facility support for dosimetry, calibration, and air monitoring programs. Audit personnel access to radiological areas. Source check portable survey instruments upon receipt from Calibrations Laboratory and again after use, utilizing approved procedures. All results will be documented for supervisor review and approval. Perform integrity and leak checks of radioactive sources. Provide administrative support to Radiological Protection Program in field offices and/or Health Physics Services. Examples of duties would include processing radiological work permit requests, issuing and controlling dosimetry inventory, maintaining radioactive source records, and preparing records for long-term storage.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in the Associate's Degree Program in Radiation Protection Technology at Aiken Technical College

Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Must successfully complete Savannah River Site General Employee Training and substance abuse processing.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS 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 SRNS may require applicants 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.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

10-Dec-2025