About the role#
This is a full-time, rolling internship within the Site Operations Architecture and Engineering Support group. You will work on multiple projects and work orders across our research campuses in Golden and Boulder, Colorado. This role offers the opportunity to build a versatile skillset in system design and construction while collaborating directly with senior licensed professional engineers and subject matter experts.
What you'll do#
- Provide drafting and design support to the engineering team and project managers.
- Use AutoCAD to ensure documents meet the NLR CAD Manual criteria.
- Assist in maintaining BIM and Revit standards and models.
- Create detailed drawings, including dimensions, procedures, and required materials.
- Use specific views and angles to show the association between systems and components.
- Collect data and incorporate it into drawings, maps, and schematics.
- Consult with engineers, architects, project managers, and other team members.
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
- Maintain revisions of project drawings and ensure they are archived correctly.
- Organize and maintain project drawings, files, and related information.
- Conduct drawing reviews and follow all ESH&Q policies and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, or completion of a bachelor's or master's degree within the past 12 months.
- Current enrollment in a PhD program after completing a master's degree.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
- Ability to read construction drawings and perform field verification of information.
- Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office, FTP software, and Navisworks.
- Ability to work on multi-disciplined projects.
- Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Majors in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
Location & details#
- Locations: Golden, CO and Boulder, CO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
About National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as the primary national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy focused on energy systems research. Founded in 1977, the organization conducts research in energy efficiency, basic science, and energy security. It maintains a staff of approximately 3,751 employees. The laboratory is based in Golden, Colorado.
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