Talent Acquisition Intern

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• 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.