Project Engineering Intern - BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.  For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT Advanced Technologies is currently seeking a Project Engineering intern with some coding and/or data analytic skills for its Lynchburg, VA location. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• To provide project support for R&D.
• Additive manufacturing, advanced materials development, artificial intelligence, digital twin, and space nuclear applications.
• Project planning, execution, and close out.
• Project documentation, including plans, progress reports, and schedules.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and services required for project completion.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure smooth project execution.
• Analyze data to generate insights and reports that support project decision-making.
• Uphold and promote quality assurance and safety protocols in project execution.
• Attend customer meetings for soft skill development.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Basic implementation knowledge of Python programming language (or other high-level scripting language) e.g., for data pipeline projects and R&D focused business intelligence.
• A willingness to learn in both business and technical domains.
• Must be a currently enrolled student, pursuing an Engineering degree (for example chemical, systems, mechanical). 
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• A housing stipend is availabe for eligible relocating interns. 
• Competitive hourly rate.
• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• 401k/Thrift plan contributions with company match.
• Access to 24/7 Gym at neighboring property.

 Pay: $21.50 - $29.50

The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA)  at the start of employment is expected to be between $21.50  and $29.50  per hour.  The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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