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Summer 2027 Internship - Field Engineer

General Matter

Paducah, KY

Internship

Posted November 5, 2026

$30 - $40/hr

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 6, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

As a Summer Field Engineer Intern at General Matter, you'll be on the ground in Paducah during active construction of our flagship uranium enrichment facility.

Key Responsibilities

Field Engineering & Constructability
Help interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for craft and subcontractor crews, and flag constructability issues to engineering before they reach the field
Assist in drafting and tracking RFIs and submittals for assigned work packages from the first question through the engineering response and closure
Perform quantity takeoffs, track installed quantities and percent complete, and support field progress reporting to project controls and the master schedule
Help verify survey, layout, and as-built data for foundations, embeds, underground utilities, and structural steel
Support coordination of material deliveries, laydown, and equipment needs with superintendents and subcontractors to keep work fronts moving
Quality & Documentation
Support coordination of inspection and test plan hold points with Quality Control, and help verify that installed work meets drawings, specifications, and nuclear quality requirements
Maintain daily reports, progress photos, and field records that become part of the facility's permanent quality and turnover record
Support punch-list walks, as-built markups, and turnover package preparation for completed systems
Safety & Field Coordination
Help prepare Job Hazard Analyses and take part in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field safety walks
Serve as a day-to-day field contact for subcontractor foremen on assigned tasks, raising issues early and closing them out quickly
Own a defined intern project over the summer, such as tracking a site utility system or a building's foundation work, and present your results to the project team

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, with an expected graduation date after summer 2027
Evidence of exceptional ability (construction internships or co-ops, engineering competition teams, hands-on projects, completed builds, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Ability to work outdoors on an active construction site in all weather conditions, including walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing required PPE
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
Available for the full 12-week summer 2027 internship in Paducah, Kentucky
Prior construction internship or co-op experience, especially on industrial, power generation, data center, semiconductor, or other mission-critical projects
EIT certification or a passing score on the FE exam
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, or Primavera P6
Exposure to nuclear, DOE, or NQA-1 quality programs
Leadership on an engineering competition team (ASCE Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, Solar Decathlon, etc.) or in a student organization
Military service, trades experience, or other hands-on leadership experience
Bias toward action and comfort making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Interest in building a long-term career on a single flagship project rather than moving from job to job
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Benefits & Perks

The hourly pay range for this internship is $30–$40 per hour, depending on the candidate's current standing in school (i.e. sophomore, senior).
Interns will receive a monthly housing stipend, and are eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated hourly range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.