ESH&Q Technology Project & Operations Internship - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory

Posted about 23 hours ago

Internship

Idaho Falls, Idaho

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the ESH&Q organization by troubleshooting business applications, managing hardware inventory, and documenting workflows. They will also assist in the full project lifecycle for IT solutions, including requirements gathering, testing, and data analysis.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program in a relevant IT or Engineering field with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You have authorization to work in the U.S. and can provide a resume, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Power Apps

Power Automate

Jira

Excel

SQL

PL/SQL

Power BI

RFID

.NET

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to join our Environmental, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) Process & Data System team. As an ESH&Q IT Intern, you'll work alongside professionals who support the ESH&Q organization through technology, data, and business process solutions. In this internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across IT and business functions while contributing to projects that support daily operations. Your responsibilities may include troubleshooting business applications, escalating complex issues to developers, and documenting solutions. You’ll also help set up and distribute computer hardware, maintain inventory records, and coordinate equipment retirement. 

As part of IT projects, you’ll support the full project lifecycle by gathering requirements, creating Jira tasks, completing testing, and coordinating with stakeholders. Projects may involve Power Apps and Power Platform solutions, cloud or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) implementations, or .NET applications. You’ll also document current- and future-state workflows, identify process improvement opportunities, and assist with data analysis and reporting using Excel, SQL, PL/SQL, and Power BI. In addition, you’ll support RFID implementation projects by setting up tags, readers, and configurations; testing read rates and system performance; and troubleshooting issues alongside the ESH&Q Process & Data Systems team.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate degree program majoring in Information Technology or Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or Network Engineering, and Business Analytics 
  • A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
  • Current Resume or CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
  • Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems and technologies, exposure to Power Apps, Power Automate, or other low-code platforms, and familiarity with .NET, SQL, or cloud platforms. Hardware experience, such as imaging, PC builds, or asset management, and knowledge of RFID, barcode, or asset tracking technology are also valued

Compensation:

Undergraduate Internships ($29.39/hour - $32.41/hour)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


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 at ada@inl.gov 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.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Idaho National Laboratory

In operation since 1949, Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in energy research, nuclear science and national defense. The world's first usable amount of electricity from nuclear energy was generated here in 1951. At 890 square miles (569,135 acres), the INL Site is roughly 85 percent the size of Rhode Island. In addition to our geographic resources, the lab hosts a variety of unique facilities, including the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility. Complementing our nuclear research, the lab has numerous alternative energy and national security programs. Robotics, wind power, high-performance computing, biofuels, critical infrastructure protection, carbon management and advanced vehicle testing are just a few examples of our multifaceted research capabilities. If you are looking for a 21st-century energy or technology career, visit our Careers tab at www.inl.gov. Battelle Energy Alliance manages INL for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy.
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