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Title Undergrad Intern ESH&Q

Position Number 40734

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location Varies - 200E & RCHN

Posted 11/24/2025

Closes 02/28/2026

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

The Summer Internship Program at Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) provides professional development opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience on the Hanford Site, located in Southeastern Washington state. Hanford was established to produce the world's first atomic bomb in the Second World War and continued producing plutonium for the Cold War efforts from 1945 to 1991. H2C's mission is to safely handle the byproduct of this massive operation, to ensure a clean environment for future generations.

Summer Internships are paid and are 10 to 12 weeks in duration. Interns must hire and onboard no later than June 22, 2026. The work location is Richland, WA, either in town or on the Hanford site (30 miles away). Housing and transportation are not provided. Lodging and transportation recommendations for the Tri-Cities will be provided upon request.

Environmental Intern opportunities are available in support of Environmental, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) and may include the following fields of study, Environmental Science, Science, Health Physics, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance. Selected Interns will partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME), mentors and other staff in the following ESH&Q organizations including, but not limited to:

Environmental Protection

Developing regulatory strategies to support the Integrated Tank Disposition Contractor (ITDC) mission, integrating regulatory activities within the ITDC, performing cross-cutting environmental functions, providing environmental resources and services to the Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), managing regulatory and Tri-Party Agreement (TPA) commitments and negotiations with the client and regulators, coordinating with corporate environmental programs, conducting Performance Assessments, and representing ITDC in site-wide strategic initiatives.

Industrial Safety

Interpreting authority for industrial safety, occupational medicine, fire protection, case management, and other safety and health programs.

Security & Emergency Services

Ensuring compliance with safeguards/security requirements and emergency preparedness. In addition, the team trains an Emergency Response Organization at each facility to respond to emergency events that could occur. They develop and maintain emergency response procedures, plans, hazard assessments, and conduct Emergency Preparedness drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to ensure the emergency readiness of each facility.

Radiological Controls

Managing the Radiological Control program, including safety related performance measures and indicators, policies and procedures, radiation protection program, as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) program and reporting, ionizing radiation dosimetry and instrumentation services.

Industrial Hygiene

Development and management of the asbestos, beryllium, thermal stress, monitoring/sampling, assessment oversight, Safety and Health training, indoor air quality, occupational noise, professional development, chemical exposure assessment & management and the ergonomic programs.

Quality Assurance

Ensuring project success and improvement through independent assessment, surveillance, and inspection, as well as, assisting project personnel to successfully implement the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD). Implementation of the QAPD is essential for ITDC to successfully carry out the mission of safely storing tank waste and reducing the risk it poses to the environment until it can be prepared for disposal. Software Quality Assurance (QA) is a means of monitoring the software engineering processes and methods used to ensure proper quality. Software QA Engineers perform oversight of the software life cycle, including planning, design, and testing of software.

Specific project scope will be identified in interviews.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

*U.S. Citizenship.

*Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

*At least 18 years of age.

*Enrolled in a degree program that relates to H2C work, with emphasis in specific disciplines that supports the cleanup mission and is relevant to the field of study.

*Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate/Range:

*Freshman – $18.260

*Sophomore – $22.360 to $25.140

*Junior – $24.890 to $29.297

*Senior – $29.370 to $34.570

H2C considers a candidate's discipline of study as it relates to the position being filled and current academic standing when determining hiring rate. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $4.93 per hour.

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided No

Clearance Required No

Job Classification SNE

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

+ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf)

+ Pay Transparency Policy Statement

+ Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

+ Employee Polygraph Protection Act

+ WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)