Intern Supply Chain & Project Management TN (Summer 2027)
Oak Ridge, TN - USA
Job Summary
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 7800 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. BWXTs technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information visit . 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 youre an experienced professional or just starting your career youll 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 bachelors 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 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 BWXTs Talent Acquisition team at
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
At BWXT, we deliver innovative nuclear solutions to create a better world. Our uniquely skilled workforce builds the systems that power the U.S. Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet; restores the natural environment at government nuclear sites; supplies the components and fuel ... View more