Posting Title

Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) ESH&Q Office Construction Quality Intern

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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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.

Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities.

At NREL, we offer a unique, mission-driven work environment with cutting-edge facilities and multidisciplinary research teams. NREL's environment offers strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national laboratories, as well as professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package for employees.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

Job Description

As an intern supporting the ESHQ (Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality) Construction Quality at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), you will play a vital role in assisting with the oversight of contractors and subcontractors on a wide range of construction projects on both of our Colorado campuses. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to the efficient management construction activities and learn about construction quality and the vital role it plays in having a productive and safe job site. The intern will assist with inspections, safety walks, the administration of Procore, and trending of data to inform our quality and safety metrics.

In this capacity, the intern will play a crucial supporting role without direct responsibility for specific tasks. The intern will provide support for efforts including:

• Uploading contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Reviewing and providing feedback on project-specific QA/QC plans, scopes of work, and procedures
• Developing engineering procedures, including document control, submissions management, and tracking project-related items
• Implementing project-specific QA/QC plans in coordination with project safety plans
• Maintaining a rapport with contractors while assisting with QA/QC inspections
• Coordinating Quality Control procedures at different stages of the project in alignment with the project schedule
• Refining strategies and tools for documenting, tracking, and recording compliance with contract documents
• Scheduling third-party testing and inspections and uploading inspection results in procore
• Tracking of punch lists and documenting non-compliant materials that need to be removed or replaced
• Researching additional Quality Control and Lean procedures to enhance project delivery
• Monitoring project close-out and quality reports
• Analyzing management system data
• Participating in assessments, inspections, and other essential meetings

To learn more about NREL’s ESHQ program, click here: https://www2.nrel.gov/about/ehs.

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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

• Current enrollment or recent graduation from a degree in construction management, architectural, engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of the construction process including means, methods, materials, and installation procedures
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and practices related to the field
• Ability to use various computer software programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade experience in new construction is preferred
• Experience with multiple Quality Management Systems is preferred (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-17025, ISO 45001, ANSI-Z1.13, DOE O 414.1, CMMI, etc.)
• Adaptability to new and challenging situations
• Certifications in quality management (e.g., Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, Lead Auditor Certification, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of DOE policies and regulations
• Experience with formal work planning and control, conduct of research practices, and Integrated Safety Management (ISM) best practices
• Collaborative experience with a diverse science and engineering research staff

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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: / Annual Salary Range: $39,200 - $62,700

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*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL 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

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.

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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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