Materials / Metallurgical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Bechtel Plant Machinery•Monroeville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer Intern at BPMI, you will perform routine technical functions to execute the BPMI mission in areas including but not limited to chemical or materials engineering evaluations and analyses, design reviews, operations support, safety analysis, and analysis/auditing of vendor's procedures and systems for quality control or manufacturing surveillance. This opportunity will begin Summer 2027, working a full-time schedule (40 hours/week). This is not a remote position. You will be expected to come into the office for this opportunity. Our internship will give you the opportunity to work in your field of study while simultaneously pursuing your bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. These opportunities can enhance your academic training while teaching critical business skills and allowing you to learn about BPMI, the Navy, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of four full semesters completed prior to your internship (~60 credits).
A minimum GPA of 3.0.
Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding and working knowledge of engineering drawings.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong oral and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Understand project requirements, track progress against schedule and performance goals, and provide regular status updates to management and the design team.
Assist with the preparation of material and process instructions, standards, manuals, and specifications.
Provide input to the preparations, follow, and reporting of material development programs.
Assist with materials engineering oversight of supplier manufacturing processing and fabrication procedures.
Perform failure analysis on metal components to identify root causes, suggest improvements and develop solutions to prevent future issues.
Team with other engineers performing related phases of the technical work 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 and approve supplier designs and supporting technical reports on assigned components and equipment; develop and implement methods to improve supplier performance.
Contribute to design for affordability reviews and prepare cost estimates; perform analyses and evaluations of supplier designs for material suitability, reliability, and integrity.
Prepare letters to the Government providing technical information, recommending approval of technical actions, or obtaining approval of funding.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Stay current with advancements in the field of metallurgy and materials science.
Understand advanced analytical tools and equipment.
Domestic travel (20-25%) to key Program and supplier sites including shipyard collaboration partners.
Infrequent international travel may be required in support of trilateral partnerships.