What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Talent Acquisition Intern - Summer 2026 position at 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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
At 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 require 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition (TA) Intern to join our team this summer to learn about recruiting processes while providing hands on support as a valued contributor to our HR team. This role will offer you the opportunity to learn more about the important work HR does to support a robust workforce with a national footprint.
This is an onsite opportunity for the summer of 2026 where you will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at our Main St. office located in Lynchburg, VA.
Your Day to Day as a TA intern may include:
The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $22.92 and $26.78 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.
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 BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Recruiting, Summer Internship, Six Sigma, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, Human Resources, Entry Level, Management, Engineering, Energy
At 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 require 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition (TA) Intern to join our team this summer to learn about recruiting processes while providing hands on support as a valued contributor to our HR team. This role will offer you the opportunity to learn more about the important work HR does to support a robust workforce with a national footprint.
This is an onsite opportunity for the summer of 2026 where you will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at our Main St. office located in Lynchburg, VA.
Your Day to Day as a TA intern may include:
- Shadowing recruiters to learn more about passive sourcing and the use of sourcing resources.
- Supporting recruitment and selection processes across the U.S. by being a point of contact for candidates in the interview, pre-employment, and onboarding processes.
- Utilizing an ATS to coordinate and schedule phone screens, candidate travel & expense reimbursements, candidate testing and on-site interviews.
- Representing the Company by attending job fairs and engaging with area technical schools and colleges.
- Guiding employees through the employee referral process and managing payments.
- Collaborating with the TA team, local HR and assigned hiring managers.
- Special projects supporting technology, data analytics and college recruiting initiatives.
- Participating in continuous improvement projects.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Teams.
- Familiarity with, or working knowledge of, U.S. labor laws.
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS software.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $22.92 and $26.78 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.
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 BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Recruiting, Summer Internship, Six Sigma, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, Human Resources, Entry Level, Management, Engineering, Energy
Salary : $23 - $27
