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We are currently recruiting for :

Environmental engineering students, Geosciences/Geology, Agriculture majors, AG Sciences, Pesticides and Horticulture, Health Physics, Industrial Safety/ Hygiene


Undergraduate Student Intern Programs

The CI Intern program offers an exceptional educational and work experience that could help you land a job right after graduation!

We have opportunities in virtually every field of interest. Through mentorship of knowledgeable and experienced staff of various companies in the area, you will be involved in a variety of technical projects, enhancing your academic credentials as well as your overall educational experience.

Companies who hire CI interns place a strong emphasis on offering rewarding challenges and skilled department mentors to develop your knowledge, skills, and professionalism in your chosen field. Your internship may even lead to employment when you graduate!

CI Intern encourages you to obtain credit from your educational institutions for this experience. To make arrangements for credit for "independent study," contact any of your instructors, your academic advisor, or your school's career placement center to determine the process.

Finances

All interns are paid directly every two weeks from CI Intern. You may receive your checks via US mail or by electronic transfer of funds (direct deposit).

Length of Internships

Generally, internships are from 10 to 16 weeks with opportunities for extensions. The exact length of your internship will be determined during the interview process.

Opportunities are currently available in the following areas:

  • Business
  • Computer Science / Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Contracts & Procurement
  • Criminal Justice
  • Engineering: Nuclear, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Process, Chemical, Electrical
  • Finance
  • Fire Protection
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Industrial Safety
  • Information Technology
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics

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Student in Laboratory

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Companies Accepting Interns



Fluor Government Group

Fluor Corporation is one of the world's largest, publicly owned engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services organizations. Consistently rated as one of the world's safest contractors, Fluor is the preeminent leader in the global building services marketplace. Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine consistently ranks Fluor Corporation among the top three on "The Top Design-Build Firms" list and "The Top 400 Contractors" list.


Fluor Hanford

Prime contractor Fluor Hanford manages most of the Hanford Site. Hanford is the world’s largest environmental cleanup project. Fluor’s two-fold mission is: 1) to restore and remediate Hanford’s atomic legacy, and 2) to develop and deploy science and technology, both while bringing economic diversification and environmental health to the Columbia Basin.

Fluor Hanford also manages the Safeguards and Security program to ensure appropriate levels of protection for Project Hanford facilities. They are also responsible for the health and safety of employees, the public, and environment.


CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company

CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company is the U.S. Department of Energy's contractor responsible for the safe, environmental cleanup of the Central Plateau and paving the way for closure of the Hanford Site.

The $4.5 billion, 5-year project focuses on reducing risks to workers, the public, and the environment while at the same time protecting the Columbia River.

 
Our team is responsible for deactivation, decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition of 1,442 facilities and structures including two reactors; remediation of six burial grounds and 11 groundwater systems; treatment of more than 40 meters of sludge; and disposition of 6,200 meters of transuranic waste, 800 spent nuclear fuel containers, and 2,100 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel.

  • U.S. Citizenship required for some contracts.
 

Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

(All interns accepted into the program must provide unofficial transcripts.)

High School Students

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA

College Students

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the internship
  • Completed at least two quarters/semesters of college education prior to the internship
  • Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the two quarters/semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship

 U.S. Citizenship required for some contracts.
Student with Manager
 

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round, and internship opportunities are also available year-round, depending upon the business. When completing your application, please specify which term(s) you are applying for.

Most managers will interview and make their selections for interns throughout the late Spring and early Summer months. 

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