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Posting Title Undergraduate / Graduate (Summer 2025) – ENRGE Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Student Intern
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Location CO - Golden
Position Type Intern (Fixed Term)
Hours Per Week 40
Working at NREL The 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.
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
Job Description
The vision of the Enabling Native Researchers in Graduate Education (ENRGE) consortium is to offer opportunities for engineering students with underrepresented backgrounds, such as Native Americans, Black Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, and other minorities to gain experience at NREL’s world-class facilities. This is a summer program that provides undergraduate and graduate students a unique introduction to hands-on research for future energy systems.
This Internship Opportunity Supports Research Efforts Within The Cybersecurity Research Center (CRC). The CRC Works To Secure The Energy Transformation By Leading Cutting-edge, Impactful Cybersecurity Research That Enables Scalable And Quantifiable Cyber Risk Reduction For Future Energy Systems. Primary Objectives To Realize This Vision Include :
- Fully understand cyber risks to help guarantee the benefits of the energy transformation
- Make cybersecurity less of an art, more of a science
- Advance cyber resilience such that failures of any part of the grid have limited consequence
- Proactively address future cyber challenges and transform them into opportunities
ENRGE Interns Contribute To Cyber Research In Advanced Energy Systems Across Many Different Energy Technologies, Including Transmission And Distribution, Solar, Wind, EV / EVSE, Etc. Research Activities Include But Are Not Limited To
Basic Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Please Note :
Additional Required Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from the following institutions :
Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months.
Candidate must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Only applicants that are US Citizens or legal permanent residents at the time of application may be considered for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference is given to students with interest and / or experience in energy systems, cybersecurity, engineering principles, concepts, and techniques, or related research area.
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 : Graduate III / Annual Salary Range : $43,700 - $69,900
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 Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Badging Requirement
NREL 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.
EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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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Salary : $43,700 - $69,900
