Health Physics Intern - Virginia; Summer
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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Lynchburg, VA, US
Location:On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.
BWXT offers paid internships along with a housing stipend for those interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Lynchburg, VA. Internships will last approximately 10-12 weeks. At the end of the internship, each intern has the opportunity to present their completed work/ assigned projects to the leadership team.
Your Day to Day as a Health Physics Intern:Health Physics engineer intern would be mentored learning basic Health Physics and Radiation Control principles and analytical methodologies. They would engage in day-to-day operations including audits, change management, and safety analyses.
Supporting duties would include:- Review and update Radiation Protection Technical Work Records.
- Develop requirements for Radiation Work Permits.
- Participate in audits of radio logically controlled areas.
- Enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering/Technical/Science field. Health Physics related coursework (biology, physics) is preferred.
- Must be US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- 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: $29.50
The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) is expected to be $29.50 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…
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