STEM Intern-Information Technology (C-1409) Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Posting Date : 10 / 9 / 2025

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

We are a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Lifelong careers are common at WVCA.

The Internship Program is an 8–10-week program with a 4-day workweek (10 hours per day).

Apply on-line at West Valley Cleanup and click on "Careers"

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF POSITION

The internship program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, develop practical skills, enhance knowledge, and make meaningful contributions to projects. Intern assignments will be determined based on business need and role availability with consideration to skills and development goals.

The Information Technology Support Technician Intern will be introduced to business practices, software and communications used in today’s IT environment outside of a confined lab and problem solve the software / hardware interactions that arise due to the wide range of needs.

SPECIFIC PROJECTS / RESPONSIBILITES

• Employee IT setup / moves
• Problem solve desktop support tickets
• Assist in the onboarding of devices in Microsoft Entre
• Monitor backups
• Monitor vulnerabilities and patching for desktop devices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience :

Other Requirements :

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / SCOPE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.