Materials/Metallurgical Engineer Intern - Naval Propulsion

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in Monroeville, Pennsylvania is seeking a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves routine technical tasks in materials engineering, design reviews, and quality control while you pursue a bachelor’s degree.

This on-site internship is full-time (40 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $28, offering hands-on experience in metallurgy and NNPP-related projects. Travel may be required and security clearance eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum of four full semesters completed prior to your internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements, track progress against schedule and deliver status updates.
• Assist with the preparation of material and process instructions, standards, manuals, and specifications.
• Provide input to the materials development programs.
• Assist with materials engineering oversight of supplier manufacturing processing and fabrication procedures.
• Perform failure analysis on metal components and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure integration of activities and plans.
• Prepare revisions to technical manuals, reports, or procedures in accordance with NR Program quality standards.
• Conduct production reviews and quality surveillance; review supplier designs and supporting technical reports.
• Contribute to design-for-affordability reviews and cost estimates.
• Prepare letters to the Government with technical information and funding approvals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgy and materials science.
• Domestic travel (20-25%) to key Program and supplier sites; possible international travel.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

60 credits completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in Monroeville, Pennsylvania is seeking a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves routine technical tasks in materials engineering, design reviews, and quality control while you pursue a bachelor’s degree.

This on-site internship is full-time (40 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $28, offering hands-on experience in metallurgy and NNPP-related projects. Travel may be required and security clearance eligibility is noted.