Nearly 40 college interns have accepted full-time positions with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) following the company’s 2025 summer internship program.
During the annual “Signing Day” event on Aug. 4, 38 interns signed job offers and 25 others converted to apprenticeships, SRNS announced.
The company received nearly 4,500 applications this year, selecting 173 students from technical colleges, universities and doctoral programs.
“You’ve seen firsthand how SRNS’ missions are essential to our nation’s safety and strength,” said Jim Dawkins, SRNS executive vice president and chief operations officer. “Your role in advancing deterrence through new weapons, production capabilities, and strategies is crucial to our success.”
Dr. Sean Alford, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, encouraged interns to share their experiences.
“You deserve to be here. Be proud of this achievement,” he said. “When you go back to campus, spread the word about your valuable experiences and know that you are essential to our progress.”
Alford highlighted the work of Augusta University senior Mia Thompson, who co-led a project developing predictive analysis algorithms to help reduce attrition.
“By collecting historical data on employees’ demographics when they left the company, we’re able to calibrate the model to understand factors that might influence this decision,” Thompson said.
She also designed an automated exit survey that provided real-time data dashboards, according to a press release from SRNS.
“As I look forward to graduating in December and returning to the Site, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead,” she added.
Bryan Ortner, senior vice president of workforce services and talent management, noted the milestone of SRNS’ 100th intern hire in three years.
“From a hiring standpoint, we are closing major gaps and positively impacting our future workforce,” he said. “To the interns that received offers today, you have gone through a rigorous assessment process and there’s a reason you’ve been picked to join our team.”
Interns said the program gave them meaningful experience in their fields, according to a press release from SRNS.
“Fully immerse yourself in the experience,” said Andrew Guerry, a University of South Carolina student who worked in contract administration. “Go to everything, contribute to your team, and build connections with everyone.”
Emma Whitaker, a University of South Carolina Aiken graduate, said her positive experience led her to accept a full-time role in accounts payable. “From the first day I walked in, everyone was extremely genuine and wanted to see me succeed,” she said.
SRNS plans to hire more than 2,000 employees in the next five years to support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s missions, according to a press release from SRNS.
For more information about the SRNS Internship Program, click here.
