Nuclear Career Network

This page provides information about internship and early career opportunities at the off-campus organizations that participated in the Nuclear Career Spotlight that was held on the University of Nevada, Reno campus Nov. 20-22, 2024, as well as other resources for those interested in the nuclear industry.

Nuclear internship and early career opportunities

The information below was posted in December 2024.

Department of Energy National Laboratories

All of these links and a few more can be found at the LLNL job website.

Nevada National Security Site

The deadline for calendar year 2025 intern applications at the NNSS is Dec. 19, 2024.

  • Questions? Please contact the student program team:

Nuclear services companies

U.S. Navy

The Navy is looking for educated and highly motivated men and women to fill several managerial positions in a variety of career fields including cyber, civil engineering, nuclear engineering, aviation, intelligence, health care, purchasing and logistics, special warfare (SEALs) and more. The U.S. Navy also provides scholarships and full-time salary with benefits for those attending school.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

  • Temporary Summer Student program
    We hire college students who wish to work during the summer or during school vacations. Our summer 2026 vacancy announcement will open on USAJobs in September 2025. Learn more about the Temporary Summer Student Program on the Students web page. If you have further questions, see our Contact Us web page and select “Temporary Summer Student Program” from the dropdown list.
  • Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship Network Program
    The Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship Network (NRAN) is a paid, full-time, 18-month training program for outstanding engineers and scientists from across the nation who wish to start an advancement-oriented career with the NRC. As an employee participating in the NRAN, you will be part of a cohort of recent college graduates and receive support from both mentors and leaders to guide your development and NRC career path. The program is designed to develop well-rounded regulators by focusing on skill development in multiple areas across the agency. Initial training will cover regulatory and technical fundamentals as well as soft skills. After successful completion of the training the candidate will participate in three to four apprenticeships to gain a variety of skills and experiences. Recruitment for the 2026 cohort will begin in the late summer or fall of 2025. For more information, visit our Students web page. If you have further questions, see our Contact Us web page and select "Apprenticeship Network" from the dropdown list.
  • For all open vacancies, please visit USAJobs. Each vacancy has a point of contact to reach out to if you have further questions. To find out more about working with the NRC, please check out the Career Opportunities section on the NRC website.

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