Job Description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at  .

BWXT is currently seeking an NCS engineer Intern for the Summer of 2026.

A nuclear criticality safety (NCS) engineer intern would be mentored (learning) to perform various activities to ensure plant operations comply with NRC license requirements in order to prevent a criticality accident. These include learning the basics of:

• Performing NCS analyses to define the safety basis for process operation.
• Advising production personnel on the impact of process changes and facility modifications.
• Executing computer modules to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC requirements. 
• Determining limits and controls to maintain operations critically safe.
• Evaluating accident sequences and designating items relied on for safety to prevent a criticality accident.
• Approving operating and maintenance procedures important to safety of operations.
• Participating in audits, inspections, and investigations of unusual incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a B.S. or MS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Nuclear engineering degree is preferred.
• NCS related experience is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

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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