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Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION WORKING A MAXIMUM OF 900 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR.
The Infrastructure Senior Directorate is looking for students interested in a fast-paced, exciting summer intern opportunity to support our major improvement initiatives. Infrastructure is responsible for providing the physical infrastructure required to support leading edge scientific research and development at the Nevada National Security Site, a federal site located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas and the size of the State of Rhode Island. The team plans, designs, and builds new buildings, roads, and utilities while maintaining the existing infrastructure.
Infrastructure has 6 directorates: Enterprise Infrastructure Programs, Project Planning & Delivery, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Critical Site Infrastructure, and Essential Site Services. Interns will be assigned to a directorate based on their education and interests, as well as company needs. We provide opportunities to work with and connect with other organizations within the company. Each intern will be under the direction of a Manager & Mentor and will complete an end of summer project presentation.
We are looking for qualified and motivated Undergrad students that are pursuing a degree in:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be assigned to a department based on their education and interests, as well as company needs. Scope will be determined prior to the start of the internship. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned in coordination with the intern's manager.
The Infrastructure interns in recent years have worked on:
Please note these important dates for our 2024 Summer Student Program:
**Please apply asap; hiring Managers are reviewing applications as they are received.
Qualifications
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, 'Identity, Credential, and Access Management,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, 'Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.'
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly range for this position is $15.00 - $28.99.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
- MSTS offers our regular, full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
- MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsibilities
THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION WORKING A MAXIMUM OF 900 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR.
The Infrastructure Senior Directorate is looking for students interested in a fast-paced, exciting summer intern opportunity to support our major improvement initiatives. Infrastructure is responsible for providing the physical infrastructure required to support leading edge scientific research and development at the Nevada National Security Site, a federal site located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas and the size of the State of Rhode Island. The team plans, designs, and builds new buildings, roads, and utilities while maintaining the existing infrastructure.
Infrastructure has 6 directorates: Enterprise Infrastructure Programs, Project Planning & Delivery, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Critical Site Infrastructure, and Essential Site Services. Interns will be assigned to a directorate based on their education and interests, as well as company needs. We provide opportunities to work with and connect with other organizations within the company. Each intern will be under the direction of a Manager & Mentor and will complete an end of summer project presentation.
We are looking for qualified and motivated Undergrad students that are pursuing a degree in:
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Fire Suppression Systems Engineering/Fire Protection Engineering
- High Voltage Power Systems Engineering
- General Engineering
- Business Management
- Facility Management
- Architecture
- Real Estate
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be assigned to a department based on their education and interests, as well as company needs. Scope will be determined prior to the start of the internship. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned in coordination with the intern's manager.
The Infrastructure interns in recent years have worked on:
- Developed plans for construction projects early in the project lifecycle
- Performed walkdowns of facilities in the North Las Vegas office, as well as the Nevada National Security Site
- Coordinated the implementation of a mobile maintenance system
- Designed processes for NNSS real estate based on federal requirements and guidelines
- Supported planning studies in preparation for the development of a new office campus in Las Vegas
- Supported design of infrastructure projects
Please note these important dates for our 2024 Summer Student Program:
- September 2023 - Application process opens
- September 2023 - March 2024 - Candidates reviewed, interviews completed, offers extended
- May 21st, 2024 - Summer internship Student Program begins
- August 9th, 2024 - Summer internship Student Program concludes
**Please apply asap; hiring Managers are reviewing applications as they are received.
Qualifications
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
- Completion of first year Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for Civil, Mechanical, Industrial and General Engineering degrees.
- or Completion of first year in a Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- or Completion of first year Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Facility Management, Architecture, Real Estate or Data Analytics at an accredited institution.
- Must be actively enrolled in school.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. (upload of current transcripts required).
- Planning/organizing skills and initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A drive to improve the way work is executed.
- Self-motivating attitude and is open to exploring all areas of infrastructure development.
- Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills are desired, including MS Office.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) or the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- A pre-placement drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, 'Identity, Credential, and Access Management,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, 'Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.'
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly range for this position is $15.00 - $28.99.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
