A total of 193 interns hailing from 57 colleges and 12 states recently earned spots in a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) contractor’s paid summer internship program at the Savannah River Site (SRS).
Office of Environmental Management
June 25, 2024
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A total of 193 interns recently earned spots in the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Internship Program this summer.
AIKEN, S.C. — A total of 193 interns hailing from 57 colleges and 12 states recently earned spots in a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) contractor’s paid summer internship program at the Savannah River Site (SRS).
The interns will focus on a variety of disciplines within Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), including engineering, computer science, physical sciences, business services, communications, information technology, and nuclear materials control and accountability.
“The caliber of talent and passion already displayed by this internship cohort is truly inspiring,” said Kedesha McClary, SRNS internship coordinator. “We are proud to announce this year’s participation from historically Black colleges and universities has increased significantly — indicating a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and valuable learning experiences for SRNS interns.”
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) President and CEO Dennis Carr talks with incoming interns during a meet-and-greet, which connected 193 interns with SRNS senior executives and managers.
The program commenced with a recent event connecting the interns with SRNS executives and industry leaders. Keynote speakers provided insight into SRS missions, internship expectations and ways to succeed at the site.
Hunter Holden, a chemical engineering intern from Georgia Institute of Technology, returned to SRS for a second summer to continue developing valuable insights and experiences.
“I returned this summer to gain and retain valuable contacts in the industry and to advance my career in a competitive job market,” explained Holden. “In my short time at SRS, I have learned many lessons from veterans in the field of chemical engineering, with high importance placed on safety.”
SRNS President and CEO Dennis Carr believes the program is a great way to extend job offers to budding professionals. In fiscal year 2023, SRNS extended full-time job offers to over 55 interns.
“Our interns are talented, motivated, innovative and committed to SRNS missions,” Carr added. “Our local pipelines continue to pay off as we create a solid foundation that will carry SRNS forward for years to come.”
For more information about the SRNS Internship Program, click here.
-Contributor: Mackenzie McNabb
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