(Associate/Undergraduate) Intern - Carbon Management and Large Energy Systems

About the role

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) seeks two student interns to support its collaboration with the Kern Community College District’s California Renewable Energy Laboratory (CREL). Interns will work with researchers in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center on applied research and educational activities related to carbon management, bio-based products, industrial energy systems, and large energy-load systems.

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
• Audit and adapt technical information for community-college audiences
• Support curriculum, workforce-development, and outreach activities

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited associate degree program (community college or technical college) in a related field of study
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution
• Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months, with minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Eligible for an internship period of up to one year

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2.7 cumulative grade point average for associates
• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for undergraduates
• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for post-graduates
• 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)

Skills

• 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)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
• Sick leave (where required by law)

Pay

NLR offers an annual salary range of $34,800 - $55,700 for Undergraduate interns.

Schedule

The internships will be fully remote, with regular virtual mentoring and team meetings. NLR will provide laptops and the required software and system access for remote work. No laboratory equipment or supplies will be required, as the work will focus on literature review, data analysis, spreadsheet-based analysis, and educational material development rather than laboratory experiments. An optional visit to the NLR Golden Campus may be offered during the internship, subject to separate project funding, eligibility, scheduling, and NLR visitor requirements.