Undergraduate Intern - Air Quality Monitoring

Job Title: Undergraduate Intern – Air Quality Monitoring Location: Golden, CO Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) Hours per Week: 40 About NLR The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is located in Golden, Colorado. NLR is a national laboratory focused on energy systems research and development, working on advanced, secure, and cost‑effective energy solutions. Job Description The Air Quality Monitoring intern will join the Impacts Analysis Group within the Strategic Energy Analysis Center (SEAC) to support research activities related to community air quality monitoring in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley. Internship Responsibilities 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. Basic Qualifications Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Undergraduate: full‑time student in a bachelor’s program at an accredited institution. Post‑Undergraduate: earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Graduate: full‑time student in a master’s program at an accredited institution. Post‑Graduate: earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Graduate + PhD: enrolled as a PhD student at an accredited institution. Eligible for up to one year of internship. 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. 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 Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Travel to Kern County or participation in site visits at NLR may be required. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match. Sick leave where required by law. Potential eligibility for performance‑, merit‑, and achievement‑based awards. Potential reimbursement for relocation expenses. Annual Salary Range $34,800 – $55,700 (based on a full‑time 40‑hour week) 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/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Renewable Energy Laboratory