Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern ?Student Competitions in Residential Buildings

Location

CO – Golden

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Hours Per Week

25

Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

NREL’s buildings research is transforming energy through building science and integration. Our research significantly enhances the resiliency, efficiency, and affordability of energy systems across the United States and the world.

NREL’s intern program provides a diverse opportunity for students and recent graduates. In addition to mentorship and real-world, hands-on experience, students and recent graduates will participate in professional development activities that will help strengthen their technical and professional skills.

The internship commitment is 15-30 hours per week during the school year (depending on intern availability) and 40 hours per week during the summer. In this internship, the student will support university student building science competition and additional workforce development programs in the building sciences.

Duties may include: supporting full-time technical staff in writing technical reports, assisting in the organization of conferences and events, and developing communications to collegiate competition teams. Additional duties may include: supporting cross-functional teams in conducting thorough, high-quality research and analysis; project development and deployment; writing technical reports; and assessments of industry trends.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to deepen knowledge in clean energy topics. Exceptional teaming, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills as well as the ability to work independently and problem solve are also required.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.

Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.


Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.

Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.

Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.



Please Note:


• Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.

• If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a STEM-related field (Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and/or other software tools
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; enjoys group problem solving and technical discussions
• Ability to both collaborate with team members in a flexible work environment and work independently
• High standards of work quality, detail-oriented
• Intellectually curious, analytical, and tenacious in finding solutions.
• Adaptable to a variety of roles and projects.

The successful applicant will be prepared to work onsite in Colorado. If the candidate needs to relocate, NREL can reimburse the candidate’s airfare or mileage to and from Colorado. A hybrid schedule (1-3 days per week in office) is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with working with diverse stakeholders on energy- and carbon-related issues
• Experience developing user-friendly, intuitive resources and tools
• Experience applying engineering skills to complex energy- and carbon-related problems
• Experience writing technical reports and/or academic papers
• Experience working with students either through K-12 teaching, university teaching, other outreach programs, or mentoring programs.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $38,300 – $61,300

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

• Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

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