Nuclear Safety Engineering Intern — Summer in VA

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid internship (summer)

Mentorship program

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. invites applications for a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern position in Lynchburg, VA, for Summer 2027. This on-site internship includes a 10–12 week program with mentorship and a housing stipend for qualifying interns.

Responsibilities include learning NCS analyses, advising on process changes, and performing safety-related modeling to meet NRC requirements. Eligibility includes US citizenship and DOE Q clearance prospect, with a competitive hourly pay of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mentored intern to perform NCS analyses and safety basis definitions.
• Advise production on process changes and facility modifications.
• Execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and upsets.
• Determine limits and controls to keep operations safely within NRC requirements.
• Evaluate accident sequences and items relied on for safety.
• Approve operating and maintenance procedures important to safety.
• Participate in audits, inspections and investigations of incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NCS knowledge

US citizenship

DOE Q clearance eligible

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Nuclear preferred)

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. invites applications for a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern position in Lynchburg, VA, for Summer 2027. This on-site internship includes a 10–12 week program with mentorship and a housing stipend for qualifying interns.

Responsibilities include learning NCS analyses, advising on process changes, and performing safety-related modeling to meet NRC requirements. Eligibility includes US citizenship and DOE Q clearance prospect, with a competitive hourly pay of