About the role#
The Data Engineering Group is seeking a Graduate Intern to serve as a curator for the Marine & Hydrokinetic Data Repository (MHKDR) and other related domain-specific repositories. These repositories provide public access to outcomes of research funded by the Department of Energy in sectors such as geothermal energy, marine and hydrokinetic energy, and water purification. You will help ensure that energy data is accessible, usable, and actionable for researchers and engineers.
What you'll do#
- Curate marine and hydrokinetic datasets to ensure metadata completeness, accuracy, and alignment with repository standards.
- Apply data standards and identify gaps or inconsistencies in submissions.
- Coordinate with data submitters to resolve issues and improve the quality and usability of their data.
- Advise researchers and scientists on how to better organize their project data for submission.
- Occasionally support energy research tasks, including data management, analysis support, and literature review.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program or earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months.
- Enrollment in or recent completion of a graduate program in engineering, marine science, data science, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Ability to work independently and manage open-ended tasks.
- A genuine interest in data management, curation, or scientific data workflows.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Golden, Colorado.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship with a rolling term.
- You are expected to contribute approximately 20 hours per week during semesters and 40 hours per week during breaks.
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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