About the role#
As an Environmental Specialist Intern, you will support safety and environmental monitoring efforts within a nuclear environment. This is a paid, rolling internship that offers the chance to work alongside experts on projects related to nuclear innovation.
What you'll do#
- Develop safety and environmental monitoring solutions.
- Review analytical data to ensure it is complete and correct.
- Perform calculations and statistical analyses to support data evaluation.
- Assist in the preparation of work plans, procedures, reports, and other documentation.
- Help with sample analyses using field analytical equipment.
- Maintain sampling equipment and manage the inventory of sampling supplies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. degree program in a technical discipline, with a preference for Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship is required, with no dual citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance, which includes a background investigation.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Erwin, Tennessee.
- The role is full-time.
- Compensation is between $19.57 and $25.59 per hour.
- A housing stipend is available for interns living 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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