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Bioenergy Digital Engineering Summer 2026 Internship

Battelle Energy Alliance
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
Description Is an internship focused on changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! Reporting to the Physical Process Science & Realization group, you will work with scientists and engineers at INL's Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) to develop and validate novel digital models of biomass materials or engineering systems and use modeling approaches to elucidate influence of material properties on bioenergy product quality or explore engineering solutions to improve process performance energy efficiency. Strong communication skills to interact with subject matter experts and peer colleagues to learn the experimental and computational methodologies and existing data management systems are desired. Research experience in one or multiple of the areas listed below is desired. Proficient use of software packages to perform particle dynamic simulations based on the discrete element method (DEM). The ability to use SolidWorks to create complex geometries and generate computational meshes for DEM simulations is a significant plus. Proficient Python programming skills to apply or extend existing machine learning algorithms for analyzing and controlling sophisticated mechanical or chemical engineering systems. Experience of using GPU computing to accelerate machine learning model training is a significant plus. Proficient use of advanced image processing software to process 3D X-ray computed tomography (XCT) images or scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Experience of machine learning based multi-phase image segmentation for structural and compositional analysis is a significant plus. Proficient writing skills to keep detailed technical documentation for the research accomplished and complete a draft scientific manuscript during the internship. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Research Education Campus facility in Idaho Falls, ID. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Experience or coursework in SolidWorks and Python A minimum overall 3.0 GPA Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT) Application Requirements: Current Resume or CV Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs) Current class schedule and number of credits Compensation and Benefits: Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour) Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour) PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour) Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements. Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education. INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas. Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited. Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls Job : Internship Organization : Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx) Schedule : Part-time Employee Status : Temporary Job Posting : Oct 13, 2025, 9:34:37 PM Unposting Date : Jan 17, 2026, 6:59:00 AM Federal Overtime Status : Non-exempt