- Location:
Niskayuna, NY 12309 - Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Intern - Job Category:
Engineering - Industry:
Engineering Services - Occupations:
General/Other: Engineering - Work Experience:
Less than 1 Year - Career Level:
Student (Undergraduate/Graduate) - Education Level:
Some College Coursework Completed
- Reference Code:
962
We provide superior nuclear propulsion systems for U.S. Naval ships by designing the world's most technologically advanced, safe and reliable reactor plants and systems, supporting the operating fleet of nuclear ships and training the sailors who operate them. proudly supporting the world's best navy.
Our Vision
We will increase our value to the Naval Reactors Program by enabling everyone to rapidly and effectively support our nuclear fleet. We see ourselves continuing to provide the advanced technology needed beyond the VIRGINIA class and the innovation needed to take us to the next generation of reactor design. We will do all of this in a physical and people environment we are proud of.
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
For more than 60 years, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), as part of the Naval Reactors Program has been at the forefront of technological and operational 
innovation. We have a proud tradition of producing reactor plants for submarines and surface ships that provide unprecedented endurance and power. We also train the sailors who operate those plants. We are a Program with cutting edge technology, high technical standards and integrity. If you are interested in a challenging career and working with some of the finest technical people in the country, then explore your future with the Naval Reactors Program. We know that you will consider many factors when choosing where to work. The Naval Reactors Program has much to offer, including the opportunity to work with some of the brightest engineers, scientists and professionals from a wide spectrum of disciplines. Our management team will challenge you to apply your skills, learn new things and grow professionally and personally.
Summer Intern 2010 - Safety/Environmental Engineer - Safety and Industrial Hygiene
The Safety Engineer Intern will work with a staff of safety engineers and industrial hygienists in the development implementation, and overview of safety and industrial hygiene programs, such as elevated work, confined space, eletrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, respiratory protection, and non - ionizing radiation. Intern will engage in a full spectrum of research and development operations throughout the laboratory.
Selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. US citizenship is required.To see this and other job openings at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory please visit www.knollslab.com/careers.html
Job Requirements:
Completed three years of coursework towards a BS degree in a science related discipline by Summer 2010 . Interest in safety program operation and maintenance with basic understanding of Industrial Hygiene. Must be a competent user in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas/concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Open Date : 2009-10-29 00:00:00
Date Required : 2009-12-07
Req. Code : 962
# of Openings : 1
Other Skills : Experience in a matrix organization working collaboratively with a team toward common goals and objectives. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Offer Relocation : Yes
Exemption : Exempt
Hire Type : Indirect
