Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) ESHQ Requirements Management Administrator Support - Intern

Posting TitleUndergraduate/Graduate (Summer) ESHQ Requirements Management Administrator Support - Intern

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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 the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL 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 NREL, 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.

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Job Description

As an intern supporting the ESHQ (Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality) Requirements Management Administrator at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), you will play a vital role in further developing ESHQ’s requirement management system. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to the efficient management of ESHQ requirements and gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector at NREL. This position will balance the evolution of ESHQ’s requirement management system with the maintenance of the existing system.

The intern will provide support for the following:

• Evolving the way ESHQ manages requirements within a high-growth national laboratory through collaboration with widespread stakeholders
• Supporting the Requirements Management Administrator in further developing ESHQ's RLMS (requirement lifecycle management structure) within IBM DOORS
• Tracking and updating the RLMS resulting from procedure and requirement changes.
• Assisting program owners in communicating RLMS changes to relevant stakeholders
• Providing support with the change management of ESHQ programs and procedures, including conducting impact assessments, project management plans, and stakeholder engagement
• Communicating gaps, conflicting requirements, or unclear requirements to program owners
• Assisting in the design, development, and delivery of programs and procedures in collaboration with ESHQ program owners
• Assisting in the development of sound technical and procedure writing practices and incorporating standards into ESHQ programs and procedures
• Contributing to the creation, administration, analysis, and reporting of end-user feedback

To learn more about NREL’s ESHQ program, click here: https://www2.nrel.gov/about/ehs.

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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

• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• A passion for innovation and utilization of new technologies to evolve systems and processes
• Strong work-ethic and ability to handle detail-oriented work
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, customer-service excellence, and coaching/motivational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with using IBM DOORS
• Experience working with safety and health regulatory standards
• General knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory standards used in workplace ESHQ organizations
• Requirement documentation experience OR experience with some form of documentation management
• Experience with requirements management systems strongly preferred
• In-depth, hands-on knowledge of document control and business management systems preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of cross-walking requirements and understanding change impact on management systems preferred

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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: $39,200 - $62,700

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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