If you’re close to college graduation or have graduated recently, it’s time to consider building a career that inspires you to focus on what matters most. Join our team and we’ll provide such unique opportunities as taking on the challenges of improving our national security. Creating a revolution in manufacturing. And taking part in the major modernization of our facilities.

Secure your future–and that of the modern world.

summer interns

The best time to plan for your future is today. As a summer intern at Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, you’ll work with some of the industry’s most talented, dedicated professionals and contribute to our national security mission. This program empowers you to gain real work experience in your field of study, attend technical lectures and professional-development workshops, and take part in social events.

To increase the effectiveness of your internship, you will be assigned a mentor to help you become acclimated to our professional culture and enhance your learning experience, and you will gain valuable exposure to our senior leadership team.

Requirements

Consider joining our team and helping us deliver nuclear security to our nation. Internship opportunities will be posted here in October for a program that begins the following summer. To be eligible for a Y-12 internship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0/4.0 scale
  • College/university junior, senior, or graduate class status in appropriate field of study

Upcoming Events

Y-12 representatives attend virtual and live college and university events throughout the nation during the academic year in search of people with the talent, ambition, education, and mindset to thrive within our unique professional culture. Here’s where you can chat with us.

Tennessee State
Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Event

Tuesday,
September 22, 2020

10 am – 3 pm CST

Seeking: Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Register

Vanderbilt Engineering
Career Fair

Virtual Event

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

4 pm – 7 pm CST

Seeking: Chemical, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Register

Tennessee Tech STEM
Engineering/Virtual Fair

Virtual Event

Tuesday,
October 6, 2020

10 am – 3 pm CST

Seeking: Chemical, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Register