Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern - Virginia (Summer 2027)

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

BWX Technologies is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineering Intern for an approximately 10–12-week summer internship in Lynchburg, Virginia. The intern will learn from and be mentored by NCS engineers in activities that help ensure plant operations comply with NRC license requirements and prevent criticality accidents. Interns may present their completed work or assigned projects to the leadership team at the end of the internship. The internship is paid, and a housing stipend is available to interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Lynchburg.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. degree program in Engineering.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear Engineering degree preferred.
• NCS-related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform NCS analyses that define the safety basis for process operation.
• Learn to 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.
• Learn to determine limits and controls that maintain operations in a critically safe condition.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing stipend for interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Lynchburg, Virginia.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern