Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Intern - Virginia (Summer 2024) 1 - BWXT

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 www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer Intern for a position!

The NCS Engineer Intern will be mentored and trained to perform various activities to ensure plant operations comply with NRC License requirements to prevent a criticality accident while supporting overall efforts the ESH&S department in the Nuclear Operations Group Lynchburg.

Job Description/Duties:

• Performs NCS analyses to define the safety basis for SNM operations. 
• Advises production personnel on the impact of process changes and facility modifications. 
• Executes computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets with regards to NRC License limits. 
• Determines limits and controls to maintain operations are critically safe. 
• Evaluates accident sequences and designs Items Relied On For Safety to ensure a criticality is highly unlikely. 
• Approves operating and maintenance procedures important to the safety of operations. 
• Participates in audits and inspections, investigations of unusual incidents, and design reviews. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Engineering.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nuclear Engineering degree.
• Previous NCS related experience is a plus.

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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