Fire Protection Engineer Intern - Virginia (Summer 2027)

Job overview

The Fire Protection Engineer Intern is an onsite role based in Lynchburg, VA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports a Fortune 1000 manufacturing and engineering innovator in the nuclear solutions sector. This role exists to provide mentorship in basic Fire Protection principles and analytical methodologies. The intern contributes to the team by assisting with audits, change management, safety analyses, and reviewing fire protection systems.

What you'll do

• Review and update Fire Protection and Industrial Health & Safety Technical Work Records
• Overview fire protection systems and inspect building occupancy
• Support Emergency Team readiness
• Assist with fire protection equipment inspections
• Participate in audits of manufacturing facility
• Review and edit facility fire and emergency plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lynchburg va

bwxt

internship

fire protection

nuclear solutions

engineering

onsite

summer 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary, Housing stipend for eligible interns, Professional development, Mentorship programs

Why this role

Requires enrollment in B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering/Technical/Science with focus in Fire Protection; U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

About the employer

BWX Technologies, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.