Summer Intern: Engineering

External Job Opportunity

Title

Summer Intern: Engineering (m/o)

Position Number

40753

Company

Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State

Richland, WA

Location

Hanford Site, Richland, WA

Posted

12/08/2025

Closes

01/31/2026

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part-Time

Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are dedicated to providing a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we seek exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy

CPCCo will provide a real work setting for students who are willing to work hard and eager to learn. The Company will offer opportunities that enable today's students to gain valuable experience in their chosen field and develop technical and professional talent under the direction of a mentor. Interns are to develop hands-on technical skills, learn about current projects and network with the technical community. CPCCo benefits from the student' cutting-edge knowledge and fresh ideas.

Our Engineering and Nuclear Safety organization is looking for interns (multiple openings, m/o) in the following areas:

• Electrical
• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Civil/Structural
• Nuclear Safety
• Fire Protection
• Design/Construction

RESUME TIPS

• Utilize Career Services: Take advantage of your school's career services for resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Include Education Details: List your school, major or discipline, GPA, expected graduation date or current year in school.
• Add Relevant coursework and projects in addition to work experiences.

Required Qualifications
* A U.S. citizen.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignment requirements.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher during their college enrollment.
• An active full-time student during the two semesters/quarters immediately preceding the assignment.
• Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the 10-12 week internship experience during the summer break.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate of $23.70 plus an additional $4.93 health & welfare adder in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

A few perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

• A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
• A standard 4-10's work schedule Mondays to Thursdays from 6:00AM – 4:30PM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work Locations and Commute: Work locations vary, with commutes ranging from 20 to over 45 minutes from 2620 Fermi, Richland, WA.
• Hiring Timeline: Interviews will take place after the postings closes. Non-local applicants will be interviewed via TEAMS video, and local applicants have the option of in-person interviews.
• Substantial Footwear most positions and site tours may require substantial footwear. This includes shoes made of sturdy construction. Such as leather or equally firm material, that fully enclose the foot. They should have a semi-rigid, non-slip sole with a well-defined traction pattern. Athletic shoes are not considered substantial.
• Housing and Transportation: While housing and transportation are necessary, they are not provided. However, recommendations for lodging and transportation can be offered upon request.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided

No

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Clearance Required

No

Job Classification

SNE

Shift Work Required

No

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR Equal Opportunity, CFR Veterans, CFR Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,