Undergraduate Intern - Air Quality Monitoring

Undergraduate Intern – Air Quality Monitoring Location: CO – Golden Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) Hours per Week: 40 Job Description The Air Quality Monitoring intern will join the Impacts Analysis Group within the NLR Strategic Energy Analysis Center (SEAC). The intern will perform environmental sustainability assessments of energy technologies. For more information: Internship Responsibilities The intern will support research activities related to community air quality monitoring in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley. Research and synthesize best practices for community air quality monitoring networks Review existing air quality monitoring programs in California and the region Support development of design configurations for low-cost sensor networks Assist with environmental data collection and analysis Help develop community science and educational materials Preference for in-person work arrangements based in Golden, CO, at the NLR South Table Mountain (STM) Campus. Basic Qualifications Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA 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 up to one year internship) 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 up to one year internship) Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution Additional Required Qualifications Current undergraduate student in Environmental Science, Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field Strong interest in carbon management technologies and/or environmental monitoring Basic skills in data handling and technical documentation Good written communication and oral presentation skills and ability to work collaboratively Self‑motivated, organized, and able to work independently on assigned tasks Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with carbon management technologies (e.g., DAC, CCS, BiCRS) Experience with low-cost air quality sensors or environmental field data collection Experience publishing technical content to technical audiences Experience presenting in public forums and creating professional‑quality PowerPoint presentations Experience writing educational materials for diverse student audiences Exposure to life cycle assessment (LCA) or techno‑economic analysis (TEA) Prior experience working on applied research or community science projects Other Requirements Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team Travel to Kern County or participation in site visits at NLR may be required Annual Salary Range (Full‑time, 40 hrs) $34,800 – $55,700 Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; and sick leave (where required by law). Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. Badging Requirement Employees must obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and comply with background checks. Interns assigned beyond six months subject to this requirement. Drug Free Workplace NLR is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace in accordance with federal law. Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test; positive test may withdraw offer. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable Accommodations & E-Verify Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the hiring process are encouraged to contact the hiring team. NLR uses E-Verify per DHS regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Laboratory of the Rockies