Remote Intern: Carbon Management & Large Energy Systems

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking two student interns to support its collaboration with CREL. Interns will work on applied research in carbon management, bio-based products, and large energy-load systems, with remote mentorship and team meetings.

Roles emphasize education, materials development, and outreach for community colleges. The program requires enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program or recent graduation within 12 months, and comfort with

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, energy systems, data science, applied mathematics, economics, or related field.
• Interest in energy systems, sustainability, applied research, or technical education.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Experience conducting literature reviews or organizing technical information (Bachelor-level applicants only).

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews.
• Collect and organize related technical, economic, and environmental data.
• Compare and evaluate technology pathways using technical, economic, and environmental performance metrics.
• Support spreadsheet analysis and technical documentation.
• Summarize and present findings for researchers and project partners.
• Develop student-facing technical materials and case studies.
• Prepare figures, presentations, and research summaries.
• Adapt technical information for community-college audiences.
• Support curriculum, workforce-development, and outreach activities.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Associate degree program enrollment

Bachelor’s degree program enrollment

Bachelor’s degree earned within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking two student interns to support its collaboration with CREL. Interns will work on applied research in carbon management, bio-based products, and large energy-load systems, with remote mentorship and team meetings.

Roles emphasize education, materials development, and outreach for community colleges. The program requires enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program or recent graduation within 12 months, and comfort with