About the role#
As a Fire Protection Engineer Intern, you will work with mentors to learn core fire protection principles and analytical methods. You will gain hands-on experience through daily operations, including safety analyses, change management, and facility audits. This internship lasts 10 to 12 weeks and concludes with a presentation of your work to the leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Review and update Fire Protection and Industrial Health & Safety Technical Work Records.
- Inspect building occupancy and oversee fire protection systems.
- Perform life safety code enforcement and review sprinkler system designs.
- Conduct hydraulic calculations and service water design reviews.
- Assist with fire protection equipment inspections.
- Participate in manufacturing facility audits and support Emergency Team readiness.
- Edit and review facility fire and emergency plans.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. degree program in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical or science field with a focus on Fire Protection.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid position at $29.50 per hour.
- Housing stipend: Available for interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Lynchburg.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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