Internship - Washington River Protection Solutions
About the Intern Program
The Internship Journey with Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is an opportunity for college students to perform meaningful work on a project at the Hanford Site that has a unique history. This Internship Journey provides professional development opportunities for college students in a number of disciplines including engineering, business, science, environmental, construction management, health and Safety, and many other fields. Challenging work experiences are provided for students who are willing to work hard and eager to build work experience towards their degree.
The Hanford Project is located in southeastern Washington State along the scenic Columbia River. The nearby communities are known as the Tri-Cities and consist of the cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco. Three rivers and nearby mountain ranges provide unlimited sporting and recreational activities. There are more than 100 parks, nine golf courses, and over 32 miles of paved biking/hiking paths in the area. It is an easy place to live and a challenging place to work.
About Washington River Protection Solutions
Washington River Protection Solutions is a prime contractor to the Department of Energy Office of River Protection and has the responsibility for storing and retrieving for treatment approximately 53 million gallons of highly radioactive and hazardous waste stored in 177 underground tanks. The goal is to characterize the waste and deliver it to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) to vitrify into a glasslike substance for permanent disposal. We are also developing and implementing supplemental technologies that can be used to treat the remaining low-activity waste that is not treated by the WTP.
WRPS promotes equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a workforce that represents cultural diversity is a core strategic objective at WRPS. A diverse workforce makes us stronger, healthier, and better able to handle the challenges of the future. WRPS fosters a work environment where employees recognize, appreciate, respect, and value winning contributions of all people, regardless of their differences. We provide equal opportunities to all participants based upon their training, performance, experience and overall qualifications.
Students interested in an internship must complete the on-line application and post a resume on the ANR Group, Inc. Website.
*If you have any questions or wish to discuss the program, please contact Angie Copenhaver at (509) 946-1725 or via email at AngieC@anrgroupinc.com