Remote Intern: Community Air Quality & Sensor Networks

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; United States; Remote; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) employer match

Sick leave where required

Job summary

National Renewable Energy Laboratory seeks an Associate/Undergraduate Intern to support community air quality monitoring initiatives in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley. The role involves applied research, developing educational resources, and evaluating low‑cost sensors within existing networks.

You will gain exposure to data collection, analysis, and reporting while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Associate: GPA 2.7+; enrolled in accredited associate-degree program.
• Undergraduate: GPA 3.0+; enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Post‑Undergraduate: Bachelor's degree earned within past 12 months; GPA 3.0+; eligible for up to one year internship.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Fields of study: engineering, environmental science, chemistry, energy systems, sustainability, public health sciences, data science, applied mathematics, or related.

Responsibilities

• Research and synthesize best practices for community air quality monitoring networks.
• Review existing air quality monitoring programs in California and Kern County.
• Support development of configurations for integrating KernCCD-hosted low-cost sensors with existing networks.
• Assist with environmental data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Help develop community science and educational materials.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Associate degree program

Bachelor degree program

Bachelor's degree earned within past 12 months

Job description

National Renewable Energy Laboratory seeks an Associate/Undergraduate Intern to support community air quality monitoring initiatives in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley. The role involves applied research, developing educational resources, and evaluating low‑cost sensors within existing networks.

You will gain exposure to data collection, analysis, and reporting while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fully remote setting.