Construction Management Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2026 - Livermore - LLNL

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Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Job Description
We have openings for undergraduate level students to gain practical experience to advance their educational goals. The internship is geared to provide you with valuable employment experience while performing important real-world work assignments. You will be assigned a job mentor to shadow during your internship and will perform job tasks along with special projects within LLNL's Project Management Office and the Operations & Business Principal Directorate.
The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.
You Will

• Work with a mentor (i.e. Lab employees, leads, etc.).
• Participate in work related to the business of the Project Management Office which may include project management, project controls, estimating, facility design engineering, construction management and quality assurance management under close supervision.
• Perform tasks in the areas of project management, engineering and/or construction management required for the creation of construction documentation for site modification projects.
• Present a poster or seminar on the assignment.
• Prepare end-of-assignment technical report.
• Meet project milestones or deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Ability to apply basic principles of engineering to solve problems.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with personal computers and associated word processing and spreadsheet software, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn new software.
• Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment using excellent interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Current GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Pay Range
$ $31.62 hourly
This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.
Additional Information
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Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance
None required. However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; this work must be performed by a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual (e.g., refugee, asylee)).
If your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
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