Internship - Plant Services Development

At NuScale, diversity enhances our entrepreneurial, technological and philanthropic spirit. We strive to build an inclusive culture that celebrates individuality, which fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the global mission we serve:  to provide a clean energy future for all humankind.  NuScale is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

2025 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

For 2025, NuScale Power is will be doing a national search to fill multiple paid internship opportunities that for the summer.  Each of these positions will be remote for the majority of the time, with an option to work in NuScale’s Corvallis, OR offices during the summer pending circumstances surrounding COVID-19 guidelines.  Our teams will work with interns on flexible work schedules so school can remain a priority, with 40 hours/week during the summer and breaks.

Some of the key areas of interest include:

• Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, Software, Manufacturing, Industrial, etc.)
• Research & Development
• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Plant Services Development

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited, 4-year undergraduate degree program at a Junior or Senior standing, a recent graduate, pursuing an advanced degree.  Due to timeliness and our necessary compliance with obtaining government approved authorizations, consideration is limited to those students currently eligible to work in the United States per 10 CFR Part 810 rules, and we are unable to consider students authorized to work on F-1 or M-1 Visas.

POSITION SUMMARY:  This internship opportunity will be in the Plant Startup and Services department. The successful candidate will be a student or new graduate of a four-year accredited education in business or finance.  Work will center on the development of plant services with a focus on the business plans, but may also include other duties as assigned by the VP of Regulatory Affairs and Services. General tasks include research of document repositories and preparation of reports and databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the development and evaluation of service offerings and solutions for nuclear power plants
2. Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to nuclear plant operations and maintenance
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions
4. Present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
5. Maintain accurate records and documentation of project progress and results
6. Communicate with Plant Services Team members and engineering staff for Plant Services document review and comment resolution.
7. Use software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, document management and document storage.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations. Stops and receives clarification before proceeding if unsure of an action.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding of implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ABILITIES:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited undergraduate (Junior or Senior standing), a recent graduate or graduate program in Business or Finance. 
• Experience: Must have a solid understanding of business and finance principles and theories. Required to demonstrate a strong aptitude in technical writing and have good communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  Must possess exceptional organization skills and an ability to sort through multiple document platforms and produce consistent, detailed and error free output.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand, walk, bend, use hands to operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.