
Intern -- Engineering (Summer 2027)
Erwin, TNInternship$25.05–31.83/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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The Engineering Intern will help develop and deliver engineering solutions in a nuclear environment. The role includes creating and updating drawings and procedures, as well as design, testing, analysis, project management, and procurement or materials work as needed. The position is on-site in Erwin, Tennessee, and is intended for a currently enrolled student pursuing an engineering degree.
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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.
Intern - Engineering (Summer 2027) - Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. Erwin, TN (NFS), a division of BWX Technologies, Inc.
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 require 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:
As an Engineering Intern you will help develop and deliver unique engineering solutions in a nuclear environment. You will create/update drawings and procedures, design, testing, analysis, project management and procurement or materials as needed.
Engineering interns must have strong attention to detail, as well as excellent critical-thinking and project management skills. An engineering intern should be able to communicate effectively and use logical judgment, especially when dealing with adjustments and meeting deadlines.
Location:
On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.
Requirement Qualifications:
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Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in Engineering (Prefer Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical).
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Requires U.S. Citizenship.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and 401(k) benefits package.
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Flexible work schedules.
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Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs.
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An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different education.
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The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
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Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.
Pay: $25.05 - $31.83
The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $25.05 and $31.83 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 [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 2,107 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.05–31.83/hr
- US median$23–30/hr1,047 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $28.44/hr, is 8% above the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Engineering Intern jobs in Tennessee and 2,107 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- Kimley-Horn3 open
- Texas Instruments3 open
- Black & Veatch2 open
- Experience
- Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
- Education
- 707 of the 2,107 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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