Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern - Virginia (Summer 2027)

About the Role

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator providing safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers and supply precision manufactured components, services, and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents.

Internship Details

• On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
• Paid internship with housing stipend for interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Lynchburg, VA
• Approximately 10-12 weeks in duration
• Each intern presents their completed work/assigned projects to leadership team at the end of the internship

Responsibilities

As a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern, you will be mentored to perform various activities ensuring plant operations comply with NRC License requirements to prevent a criticality accident. You will:

• Learn the basics of performing NCS analyses to define the safety basis for process operation
• Advise production personnel on the impact of process changes and facility modifications
• Execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC requirements
• Determine limits and controls to maintain operations critically safe
• Evaluate accident sequences and designate Items Relied On For Safety to prevent a criticality accident
• Approve operating and maintenance procedures important to the safety of operations
• Participate in audits, inspections, and investigations of unusual incidents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred)
• NCS related experience is a plus
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career

Pay

$29.50 per hour. The starting hourly rate is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations.