Descrição da função
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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Salário e benefícios
Sobre esta vaga
Sobre National Laboratory of the Rockies
Visão Geral da Empresa
Laboratório Nacional das Montanhas Rochosas, um laboratório nacional do Departamento de Energia dos EUA
SedeGolden, CO, Estados Unidos
Fundação1977
DimensãoAproximadamente 3.700 colaboradores, incluindo funcionários, pesquisadores de pós-doutorado, estagiários, profissionais visitantes e subcontratados (fonte: wikipedia.org)
O Que Fazem
O Laboratório Nacional das Montanhas Rochosas é uma instituição de pesquisa financiada federalmente, focada em pesquisa e desenvolvimento aplicados à energia em todo o sistema energético, incluindo geração, distribuição e uso final (fonte: nlr.gov). Seu trabalho abrange uma ampla variedade de tecnologias energéticas, como solar, eólica, combustíveis renováveis, sistemas veiculares, edificações, geotermia, ciências energéticas, ciências computacionais e análise energética (fonte: nationallabs.org). O laboratório também abriga centros especializados, incluindo o Centro Nacional de Fotovoltaicos, o Centro Nacional de Bioenergia e o Centro Nacional de Tecnologia Eólica, que apoiam pesquisas e inovações focadas em suas respectivas áreas (fonte: wikipedia.org). Como um laboratório nacional do Departamento de Energia, opera sob contrato federal e atende parceiros do setor público e da indústria, desenvolvendo tecnologia e reduzindo riscos em sistemas energéticos emergentes (fonte: nlr.gov).
Projetos e Histórico
O laboratório possui uma rica trajetória de projetos impactantes, incluindo o desenvolvimento do SEA-Stack, uma ferramenta para triagem e design de tecnologia de energia das ondas que ajuda empresas a avaliar rapidamente conceitos, reduzindo tempo e custos na inovação em energia marinha (fonte: nlr.gov). Também apoia a plataforma de reciclagem por oxidação química do Consórcio BOTTLE, que visa viabilizar o processamento em escala de resíduos plásticos contaminados, mistos e multicamadas, enfrentando desafios críticos na gestão sustentável de materiais (fonte: nlr.gov). O Laboratório Nacional das Montanhas Rochosas opera o Centro Nacional de Tecnologia Eólica no Colorado, uma instalação chave para o avanço das tecnologias de energia eólica, e mantém presença em Washington, D.C., para apoiar políticas e engajamento com stakeholders (fonte: nlr.gov). Esses projetos demonstram a liderança do laboratório em pesquisa de energia renovável e seu compromisso em acelerar soluções limpas de energia em todo o país.
Desenvolvimentos Recentes
Em dezembro de 2025, o Departamento de Energia renomeou oficialmente o Laboratório Nacional de Energia Renovável para Laboratório Nacional das Montanhas Rochosas, refletindo sua missão em evolução e identidade regional (fonte: nlr.gov). Ao longo de 2025 e 2026, o laboratório manteve-se ativo em pesquisas avançadas de energia, com anúncios destacando avanços em tecnologias de energia marinha e das ondas, inovações em reciclagem de plástico e pesquisas relacionadas a materiais quânticos (fonte: nlr.gov). Contudo, o laboratório também passou por reduções de pessoal, demitindo 134 funcionários em fevereiro de 2026 após cortes anteriores de pelo menos 114 colaboradores em maio de 2025, refletindo ajustes organizacionais diante de mudanças no financiamento e prioridades dos programas (fonte: cpr.org).
Trabalhar Lá
O Laboratório Nacional das Montanhas Rochosas oferece uma variedade diversificada de funções que abrangem pesquisa, ciência de software e computacional, operações laboratoriais, engenharia, gestão de projetos, comunicação e suporte administrativo, tudo dentro de um ambiente de P&D financiado federalmente (fonte: techjobsforgood.com). Os colaboradores contam com cobertura médica, odontológica e oftalmológica abrangente, planos de poupança para aposentadoria 403(b) com contrapartida do empregador, elegibilidade para pensão, cobertura por invalidez, reembolso de mensalidades e oportunidades de desenvolvimento profissional (fonte: nlr.gov). O campus em Golden, Colorado, oferece recursos de bem-estar no local, incluindo centro de fitness, cafeteria, cafeteria, espaços para reuniões e trilhas ao ar livre, promovendo uma cultura de trabalho colaborativa e flexível que apoia o desenvolvimento de carreira inicial e o equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional (fonte: nlr.gov).
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