Engineering Project Management Summer Internship 2026

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2026 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has excellent intern opportunities for Engineering Project Management! We are looking for energetic individuals that are passionate about project management and being part of an organization that uses project management principles to support the mission of the Naval Nuclear Program. The available positions will have exposure to various aspects of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as we support delivery of products and continued development of our engineering program management infrastructure. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain resource loaded schedules for hardware or process development
• Directly support Project Managers and line management on a variety of challenges
• Engage with our Business Professionals, IT support, Project Managers, and Unit Managers
• Provide project planning and scheduling
• Manage resources and procurements
• Measure budget performance
• Coordinate and integrate project team efforts
• Provide insight, help set priorities, and identify risks to project progress
• Generate creative metrics
• Determine innovative yet simple project tracking measures
• Contribute to the tools and techniques used to manage our business
  
  

If you are interested in being part of a team that does challenging and rewarding work from conceptual stage through completion, you are encouraged to apply!

Program highlights include:

• Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees
• Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership
• Partnership with a mentor
• Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities
• Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour
• Extensive networking opportunities
  
  

The NNL Internship is a 10-12 week program starting in May/June 2026.

An internship position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer upon successful completion of the program.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Candidates for Engineering Project Management internship positions must be:

• Pursuing an Engineering BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2026
• Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this internship
  
  

Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume to the employment application.

Preferred Skills

• Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)
• Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns which includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans:
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution
• Flexible work schedules and 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off). Hybrid work schedule may be available
• Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be >50 miles from assigned work location
  
  

Pay Range

$23.50/hour-$41.00/hour

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hourly rate is based upon candidate education and job discipline, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.