About the role#
As a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Intern, you will work under the guidance of mentors to ensure plant operations meet NRC license requirements. You will support efforts to prevent criticality accidents through rigorous safety analysis and operational oversight. This is a 10-12 week full-time internship scheduled for Summer 2027. At the end of the term, you will present your completed work to the leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Perform NCS analyses to define the safety basis for process operations.
- Execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets against NRC requirements.
- Determine limits and controls to keep operations critically safe.
- Advise production personnel on the impact of facility modifications and process changes.
- Evaluate accident sequences and designate Items Relied On For Safety.
- Approve operating and maintenance procedures related to the safety of operations.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and investigations of unusual incidents.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. degree program in Engineering, with a preference for Nuclear Engineering.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.
- Previous experience related to NCS is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- The position pays $30.22 per hour.
- A housing stipend is available for interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from the work site.
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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