BRIDGES University Internship Summer 2025

Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Reporting to the K-12 Education Programs Manager, you will be involved in the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program. You will work on innovative research and development regarding the U.S. bioenergy industry including, biofuels, waste-to-energy solutions, and other similar areas. You will also be paired with mentors from INL's Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) and related bioenergy research groups. BRIDGES intern be encouraged to develop a poster and technical paper documenting your work from the internship for possible use in technical conferences and public forums. Interns will also work with INL researchers and scientists on research and development projects in the U.S. bioenergy industry, municipal waste and other domestically available reusable carbon sources to be converted into sustainable fuel, chemicals, products and power.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

• Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, chemistry, materials science, computer science, or other related fields.
• Engineering experience or coursework in Environmental & Ecological sustainability and Bio Energy Research (Feedstock, fractionation, preprocessing, storage and transportation).
• 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.

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour).
• Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour).
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour).
• Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

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 6,100 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.

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 to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov