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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
The Supply Chain & Project Management Intern will support sourcing and supply chain operations by managing supplier research, RFQs, tracking procurement activities, analyzing performance data, and maintaining structured project and meeting documentation. Throughout the summer, the intern will coordinate an improvement project and deliver a capstone presentation summarizing key results, insights, and recommended next steps. The internship will be full-time for 10 - 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
Location:
On-site in Oak Ridge, TN, Erwin, TN, or Jonesborough, TN
Your Day to Day as a Supply Chain & Project Management Intern:

• Support competitive sourcing activities by clarifying requirements, researching suppliers, preparing RFQ information, and organizing quote comparisons under specialist guidance.
• Assist with purchase requisition and purchase order tracking, supplier acknowledgments, delivery dates, invoices, and status reporting.
• Analyze spend, pricing, lead time, and supplier-performance data; build clear Excel-based summaries and dashboards for the supply chain team.
• Participate in supplier and cross-functional meetings; maintain action, issue, risk, and decision logs and follow assigned actions through completion.
• Coordinate a defined supply-chain improvement project using a project plan, schedule, milestones, stakeholder updates, and a final recommendation.
• Help document sourcing files and process steps in accordance with company policies and applicable government-contracting requirements.
• Present an end-of-summer capstone summarizing results, lessons learned, and recommended next steps.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a rising senior enrolled in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university studying supply chain management, business, engineering, operations, analytics, project management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize and analyze data accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving through coursework, student organizations, employment, or project experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or project experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, data analytics, or project management.
• Exposure to ERP/procurement systems, Power BI, advanced Excel, or supplier-performance metrics.
• Previous internship, co-op, part-time work, or leadership experience in a team environment.
• Interest in building a post-graduation career in supply chain, procurement, or project management.

Pay: $19.85 - $25.78
The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $19.85 and $25.78 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.
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 health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
BWXT 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.