About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will support our supply chain and project management teams by handling sourcing research, procurement tracking, and data analysis. The role includes a dedicated improvement project that you will manage throughout the summer, culminating in a final presentation of your results and recommendations.
What you'll do#
- Support competitive sourcing by researching suppliers and preparing RFQ information.
- Track purchase requisitions and purchase orders, including status reporting and delivery updates.
- Analyze data related to spend, pricing, and lead times to build dashboards and summaries.
- Maintain logs for project actions, risks, and decisions during cross-functional meetings.
- Coordinate a supply-chain improvement project, including scheduling, stakeholder updates, and final recommendations.
- Document sourcing files and processes to meet company policies and government requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program as a rising senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to organize and analyze data accurately.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Oak Ridge, TN, Erwin, TN, or Jonesborough, TN.
- The internship lasts 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Pay is $19.85 to $25.78 per hour.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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