Human Resources Intern, Nognfs - Summer 2026

Human Resources Intern

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources (HR) Intern to join our team this summer and provide daily support as a valued contributor to our HR team. This role will offer you the opportunity to work on the employee facing operational side of HR. Reporting to the local HR Manager, this is a temporary onsite work opportunity in Erwin, TN, for the summer of 2026. If you are looking for a role where transformative HR thinking is fostered and a continuous improvement mindset is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you!

Your Day to Day as an HR Operations Intern May Include:

• Researching and providing accurate and timely responses to employee inquiries.
• Supporting new hire onboarding and providing a positive employee experience to new hires.
• Supporting accurate data collection by updating internal employee systems and databases.
• Using available tools and resources to prepare HR-related reports to support the business.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on ways to improve HR policies & processes.
• Drafting engaging employee communications on policy and procedural changes.
• Responsibility for the maintenance, integrity and confidentiality of new hire files and records.
• Collaborating with HR and the local management team.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• This opportunity is available to current students working toward a degree in human resource management or a closely related field.
• Ability to handle and work with confidential information within defined requirements.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to report to an assigned work location each day as scheduled.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Ability to receive and maintain a DOE security clearance.

The starting hourly rate for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] 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") 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. 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.