Careers & Fellowships
Student Employment

NETL offers two pathways for U.S. citizens who are students looking to gain work experience that relates to their educational programs and career goals.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
SCEP is a formally structured "work-study" program that provides work experience directly related to the student's educational program and career goals. Work must relate to the student's academic program or major, and participation in the program requires an agreement by both NETL and the student's school on the nature of the work assignment, the work schedule, and the evaluation methods.

Student positions can range from GS-4 (undergraduate) through GS-11 (graduate level) in primarily engineering, scientific, and technical occupations/disciplines. Occasionally, we fill positions in other occupations/disciplines.

Students are hired at the GS level commensurate with their experience and education and are eligible for promotion, leave, and benefits. No financial need requirements exist. For more information, contact SCEP Coordinator Donna Isaac at (412) 386-5822.

Minority Mentoring and Internship Program (MMIP)
The MMIP was established in 2001 to offer women and minority students intern employment opportunities, meeting the needs of NETL and providing work that is directly related to the students' educational programs and career goals. These internships provide hands-on research opportunities at a state-of-the-art national laboratory, depending on the students' interests and experience. The program primarily focuses on students majoring in chemistry, engineering, geology, materials science and mathematics.

NETL offers opportunities for student interns to work under the guidance of an NETL technical expert as government employees in positions that can range from GS-4 (undergraduate) through GS-11 (graduate level) in primarily engineering, scientific, and technical occupations/disciplines. Occasionally, we fill positions in other occupations/disciplines. NETL makes appointments at any time of the year, and there is no limit on the number of hours a student can work.

Interns may work full-time or part-time throughout the year as their educational commitment allows. With their advisor's approval, students can use their research at NETL as the basis for their thesis work.

Students who have completed their education and worked at least 640 hours at NETL are eligible for non-competitive placement as permanent full-time employees, if such positions are available.

Benefits to students include:

• Generous annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Alternative work schedules
• Life and health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (equivalent to a 401K)
• Family friendly work programs

E-mail questions about MMIP to MMIT@netl.doe.gov.