Intern - Project Controls (Summer 2026)

Intern -- Project Controls (Summer 2026)At BWX Technologies, Inc., 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. Position OverviewAs a Project Control Intern you will assist in the development of work breakdown structure, earned value methods, and critical path techniques. Learn to implement change control and support project controls staff in the preparation of timely and accurate baseline change proposals. Show the ability to understand the development and maintenance of resource loaded schedules and assist with updates as needed. Project Control interns must have strong attention to detail, as well as excellent critical-thinking and project management skills. An intern should be able to communicate effectively and use logical judgment, especially when dealing with adjustments and meeting deadlines. Your Day to Day as a Intern in Project ControlAssist in the development of work breakdown structure and earned value methods and critical path techniques. Participate in department meetings. Learn to implement change control and support project controls staff in the preparation of timely and accurate baseline change proposals. Show the ability to understand the development and maintenance of resource loaded schedules and assist with updates as needed. Assist with generating schedules, reports for labor hours, costs, and earned value. Work with project staff to support analysis of earned value data and explanation of variances. Learn to status schedules and assist with preparations of schedule/cost status reports. Assist with reports and historical information as well as tracking and trending data. Other job related duties as assigned. Required QualificationsMust be a currently enrolled student, pursuing a Bachelor's degree. PC Skills to include Microsoft and ability to learn P6 and SAP. Strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills. Have basic concepts of Project Controls, Cost Engineering, Scheduling, Earned Value Management and Estimating. Requires U.S. Citizenship with 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 OfferCompetitive salary and 401(k) benefits package. Flexible work schedules. Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs. An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different education. The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career. Pay: $19.06 - $26.78 The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $19.06 and $26.78 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.