Intern - Supply Chain & Project Management - TN; Summer
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics, Inventory Control & Analysis
Intern - Supply Chain & Project Management - TN (Summer 2027)
Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Location:
Oak Ridge, TN, US
Company: BWXT
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 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 Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll 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.
On-site in Oak Ridge, TN, Erwin, TN, or Jonesborough, TN
Your Day to Day as a Supply Chain & Project Management Intern:- Suppo rt 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a risin g senior enrolled in a bachelor's 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.
- Coursework or project experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, data analytics, or…
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