Undergraduate (Summer) Intern – ESHQ Environmental Programs Support

Posting TitleUndergraduate (Summer) Intern – ESHQ Environmental Programs Support

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeIntern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe 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.

Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities.

At NREL, we offer a unique, mission-driven work environment with cutting-edge facilities and multidisciplinary research teams. NREL's environment offers strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national laboratories, as well as professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package for employees.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

Job Description

As an intern supporting the ESHQ (Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality) Environmental Programs group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, you will play a vital role in implementing environmental requirements in research and operational activities.  This internship provides an opportunity to connect academic knowledge with practical application and gain hands-on experience in a variety of environmental protection and compliance areas.  Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with a team of over ninety ESH&Q professionals providing a unique ability to gain exposure to a wide range of field-deployed safety, health, and quality program areas.

Responsibilities:

• Summarize environmental program data such as drinking water test results, aboveground storage tank inspections, air emissions, stormwater inspections, NEPA reviews
• Collect drinking water samples
• Verify air emission data for air permit applications
• Conduct spill preparedness equipment inspections
• Observe chemical waste handling field activities and conduct a quality control review of hazardous waste shipment documentation
• Assist with ISO 14001 evaluation of compliance actions and update of significant aspects
• Participate in the preparation of the DOE-required Annual Site Environmental Report
• Collect noxious weed samples
• Participate (hands-on) in Wildlife Program-related activities. Document, track, and photograph wildlife findings,
• Download all SWPPP components on a weekly basis (inspection reports, corrective actions, rain gauge data, amendment log, etc.) for EPA CGP issued projects. Verify all deliverables are in compliance with the EPA CGP.
• Conduct stormwater inspections following the identification and correction of those items identified during contractor-NREL-DOE inspections. Documentation will include an email summarizing the site visit and correction of items completed with accompanying photographs.
• Conduct weekly inspections of all culverts discharging offsite. Take photos and prepare a summary of the site visit following each site visit.
• Work with the Communications Office to prepare, produce, and install all new signage around the Detention Basin at the STM Campus
• Review all air permits and verify that all of the equipment has signs posted with the pertinent and required air permit information in a conspicuous location
• As necessary, lend support to stormwater inspections and ground nesting bird surveys

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Basic QualificationsMinimum 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

• Strong work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, and customer-service excellence
• General knowledge of federal or state environmental regulations
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of meteorological conditions
• Ability to walk up to one mile continuously; able to stand continuously for up to two hours

Field of Study / Educational Background:

Curriculum in Environmental Engineering, Science, or Studies (or similar discipline) involving basic sciences and a familiarity with environmental policy.

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

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 SummaryBenefits 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 RequirementNREL 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.

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