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Pay for interns still completing an undergraduate degree will be paid an hourly wage of $25.00 per hour while those currently enrolled in a graduate program will receive an hourly wage of $30.00 per hour.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited, 4-year undergraduate degree program at a Junior or Senior standing, or pursuing an advanced degree.  Due to timeliness and our necessary compliance with obtaining government approved authorizations, consideration is limited to those students currently eligible to work in the United States per 10 CFR Part 810 rules, and we are unable to consider students authorized to work on F-1 or M-1 Visas.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This internship opportunity is in NuScale’s Internal Audit group, and will be based in our Houston, TX office. The position will be year-round; part time while class is in session, and full-time during summer (up to 3 months). The successful candidate will collaborate with NuScale internal auditors to complete a range of tasks. Focus areas may include SOX compliance and operational audits. The successful candidate will have basic familiarity with the above concepts. Work assignments will be based on business need and candidate interest. This position requires a self-motivated junior or senior student skilled at working and learning through remote platforms (video, phone, email).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Learns and gains experience in performing internal audits at a growing organization. Tools may include AuditBoard and Microsoft Office applications.
2. Learns and gains experience in the life cycle of performing audits and concluding on results to cross-functional management teams.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Collaboration: Works well with other team members, and is able to adapt to working with members across the NuScale organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited undergraduate (Junior or Senior standing) or graduate program in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field.
• Experience: Must have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, principles, and theories. Required to demonstrate a strong aptitude in technical writing and have good communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  Must possess exceptional organization skills and an ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.