R10084 Undergraduate Intern

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies invites an undergraduate intern to join the Hydrogen Safety Research and Development program in Colorado. The internship offers hands-on training with the NREL Sensor Laboratory, focusing on sensor evaluation and data analysis in a safety-conscious environment.

The role is 40 hours per week, primarily during summers, with a possibility of part-time during the semester. Applicants must meet educational requirements and provide transcripts; a recommendation

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Recent bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months; eligible for internship up to 1 year.
• Graduate student enrolled in a master’s program; eligible for internship up to 1 year.
• Graduate+PhD: enrolled as PhD student to continue studies.

Responsibilities

• Train on NREL Sensor Laboratory equipment to evaluate sensor performance.
• Perform sensor testing, data analysis, and present results to the team and external partners.
• Contribute to research in hydrogen safety and sensor technologies during the internship.
• Intern may be part-time during the semester and full-time in summer.

Skills

Lab skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Recent bachelor’s degree within 12 months

Tools

Excel

Job description

Golden, CO

Boulder, CO

Full time

R14539

Posting Title

R10084 Undergraduate Intern

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The NREL Hydrogen Safety Research and Development Program enables the use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. A critical

element of the HSR&D portfolio is the NREL Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory which supports the development and deployment of sensors for

the detection of hydrogen releases. Laboratory performance testing and deployment studies within NREL Hydrogen facilities are core position

requirements.

The Intern will be trained on using the NREL Sensor Laboratory sensor test equipment to evaluate the analytical performance of emerging

sensor technologies under the supervision of senior NREL personnel. The sensor evaluations will include performance testing of sensors,

data analysis, and presentation of results internally to the NREL team and externally to outside partners and collaborations.

This internship may be part-time during the semester and full-time during summer.

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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

The candidate should have laboratory skill commiserate with their level of education. Additional skills include the ability to set up experiments

and working knowledge of data analysis software (Excel or other advanced analysis tool).

Preferred Qualifications

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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: $34,800 - $55,700

NLR 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). NLR 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.

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Badging Requirement

NLR 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

NLR 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 NLR, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for critical minerals, energy innovation, and energy security. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, Fairbanks, Alaska, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR bridges foundational research with practical applications to develop and bring to scale new energy materials and technologies that lower energy costs, drive economic growth, and deliver abundant and reliable energy.

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. 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. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE).