Detalles del empleo
Posting Title
Undergraduate or Graduate (Year Round) Intern - Building Systems Engineering.
Location
CO - Golden.
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term).
Hours Per Week
Job Description
NLR's Site Operations Architecture and Engineering Support group is looking to hire an Engineering student that has CAD/Revit experience. This position provides support for the Engineers and CAD Operators within the group and works on multiple projects and work orders concurrently at NLR's two main research campuses; South Table Mountain and the Flatirons Campus Site.
The Intern will provide drafting/design support to the engineering team, project managers using AutoCAD software to ensure that the multi-discipline documents prepared meet all criteria of the NLR CAD Manual. Assist in maintaining BIM/Revit standards and models for NLR.
This position will provide an opportunity to build versatile skillset in the system design and construction industry and have direct collaboration with senior licensed professional engineers and subject matter experts.
Job duties include
- Proficient use of CAD software to create detailed drawings that include dimensions, procedures and required materials. Uses views and angles to show the association between systems and components.
- Coordinates the collection of data and incorporates such information into drawings, maps and schematics, while consulting with engineers, architects, project managers and other workers involved to prepare and present drawings. Works closely with the engineering, scientific, and design teams to ensure effective project coordination.
- Takes care of complex drafting and designing assignments and reviews drawings for accuracy and completeness. Maintains all revisions of project drawings. Organizes and maintains project drawings, files, and related information.
- Works with NLR Project Managers to ensure all drawings and record documents from on-going and past projects have been incorporated and archived. Proficient communication skills and attention to detail required.
- Creates drawings and models from verbal and written specifications that are obtained from the project engineer. Examines and checks engineering drawings to comply with cited specifications. Conducts drawing reviews as appropriate for completeness and accuracy.
- Works with engineers regarding drafting standards, model design and accuracy, and design documentation. Performs quality reviews, trouble shoots and assists with AutoCAD program.
- Follow all ESH&Q policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to produce drawings and plans that are organized, clear, easy to read and technically accurate
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Basic Qualifications
Minimum 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
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Effective communications skills
- Detail oriented
- Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and FTP software
- Revit MEP proficiency
- Ability to work on multi-disciplined projects as needed
- Ability to field verify drawing information as needed
- Familiar with Navisworks
Preferred Qualifications
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Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $39,600 - $63,400NLR 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 Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NLR 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 Requirement
NLR 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
NLR 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 NLR, 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 NLR 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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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Salario y beneficios
Sobre este empleo
Sobre National Laboratory of the Rockies
Resumen de la Empresa
Laboratorio Nacional de las Rocosas, un laboratorio nacional del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU.
SedeGolden, CO, Estados Unidos
Fundación1977
TamañoAproximadamente 3,700 empleados incluyendo personal, investigadores postdoctorales, pasantes, profesionales visitantes y subcontratistas (fuente: wikipedia.org)
Qué Hacen
El Laboratorio Nacional de las Rocosas es una institución de investigación financiada federalmente que se enfoca en la investigación y desarrollo aplicado en energía a lo largo de todo el sistema energético, incluyendo generación, distribución y uso final (fuente: nlr.gov). Su trabajo abarca una amplia gama de tecnologías energéticas como solar, eólica, combustibles renovables, sistemas vehiculares, edificios, geotermia, ciencias energéticas, ciencias computacionales y análisis energético (fuente: nationallabs.org). El laboratorio también alberga centros especializados como el Centro Nacional de Fotovoltaica, el Centro Nacional de Bioenergía y el Centro Nacional de Tecnología Eólica, que apoyan la investigación e innovación focalizada en sus respectivos campos (fuente: wikipedia.org). Como laboratorio nacional del Departamento de Energía, opera bajo un contrato federal y sirve a socios del sector público e industrial desarrollando tecnología y reduciendo riesgos en sistemas energéticos emergentes (fuente: nlr.gov).
Proyectos y Trayectoria
El laboratorio cuenta con una rica historia de proyectos impactantes, incluyendo el desarrollo de SEA-Stack, una herramienta para el diseño y evaluación de tecnologías de energía undimotriz que ayuda a las empresas a evaluar rápidamente conceptos para reducir tiempo y costos en innovación de energía marina (fuente: nlr.gov). También apoya la plataforma de reciclaje por oxidación química del Consorcio BOTTLE, que busca habilitar el procesamiento escalable de residuos plásticos contaminados, mixtos y multicapa, abordando desafíos críticos en la gestión sostenible de materiales (fuente: nlr.gov). El Laboratorio Nacional de las Rocosas opera el Centro Nacional de Tecnología Eólica en Colorado, una instalación clave para el avance de tecnologías eólicas, y mantiene presencia en Washington, D.C. para apoyar políticas y la participación de interesados (fuente: nlr.gov). Estos proyectos demuestran el liderazgo del laboratorio en investigación de energías renovables y su compromiso con acelerar soluciones de energía limpia a nivel nacional.
Desarrollos Recientes
En diciembre de 2025, el Departamento de Energía renombró oficialmente el Laboratorio Nacional de Energía Renovable como Laboratorio Nacional de las Rocosas, reflejando su misión en evolución e identidad regional (fuente: nlr.gov). Durante 2025 y 2026, el laboratorio se mantuvo activo en investigación avanzada en energía, con anuncios que destacaron avances en tecnologías marinas y de energía undimotriz, innovaciones en reciclaje de plásticos e investigaciones relacionadas con materiales cuánticos (fuente: nlr.gov). Sin embargo, el laboratorio también enfrentó reducciones de personal, despidiendo a 134 empleados en febrero de 2026 tras recortes anteriores de al menos 114 empleados en mayo de 2025, reflejando ajustes organizacionales ante cambios en financiamiento y prioridades de programas (fuente: cpr.org).
Trabajar Allí
El Laboratorio Nacional de las Rocosas ofrece una amplia variedad de roles que abarcan investigación, ciencias computacionales y de software, operaciones de laboratorio, ingeniería, gestión de proyectos, comunicaciones y soporte administrativo, todo dentro de un entorno de I+D financiado federalmente (fuente: techjobsforgood.com). Los empleados disfrutan de cobertura médica, dental y visual integral, planes de ahorro para el retiro 403(b) con aportación del empleador, elegibilidad para pensión, cobertura por discapacidad, reembolso de matrícula y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional (fuente: nlr.gov). El campus en Golden, Colorado, ofrece recursos de bienestar en el lugar, incluyendo un centro de fitness, cafetería, cafetería, espacios para reuniones y senderos al aire libre, fomentando una cultura laboral colaborativa y flexible que apoya el desarrollo profesional temprano y el equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal (fuente: nlr.gov).
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