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The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and Energy Systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division (EIBD) is one of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's most innovative teams. We are talented, award-winning administrators, specialists, technicians, managers, scientists, and engineers, and we're working at the forefront of some of America's toughest energy challenges. Our mission is to provide multi-disciplinary solutions to energy challenges that have impacts on a national scale. We employ a systems perspective that addresses technological, economic, regulatory, and market barriers to improve the nation's Energy Systems from generation to end-use. We provide transparent, reproducible, and unbiased results to guide policy and technological innovation. The Economics, Policy & Institutional Support (EP&IS) group within EIBD investigates energy policy alternatives and performs impact analysis, economic analysis and valuation, and support for institutional change in federal and non-federal agencies.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an Undergraduate Intern to provide support investigating innovative energy efficient technology research and development funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE). This includes impact and outcome evaluations of EERE-funded research and development projects across multiple programs in:
The candidate will work alongside project investigators on a broad scope of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies and their commercialization trajectories. This will require a basic background understanding of the technology and the engineering and scientific principals involved.
Duties will include conducting data collection via internet searches, DOE program records, intellectual property (patents), and contacting technology developers by email and telephone. Other duties will include data processing and formatting for publication and entry into PNNL's technology tracking database. This data will be used for advanced analysis methods to evaluate commercialization success, barrier parameters, visualization of technology landscapes, patent IP analysis, and economic analysis.
The position is hybrid in Richland, WA. The intern may work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
The position is hybrid in Richland, WA. The intern may work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Regular Hourly:
Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.
Temporary Hourly:
Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
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In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and Energy Systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division (EIBD) is one of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's most innovative teams. We are talented, award-winning administrators, specialists, technicians, managers, scientists, and engineers, and we're working at the forefront of some of America's toughest energy challenges. Our mission is to provide multi-disciplinary solutions to energy challenges that have impacts on a national scale. We employ a systems perspective that addresses technological, economic, regulatory, and market barriers to improve the nation's Energy Systems from generation to end-use. We provide transparent, reproducible, and unbiased results to guide policy and technological innovation. The Economics, Policy & Institutional Support (EP&IS) group within EIBD investigates energy policy alternatives and performs impact analysis, economic analysis and valuation, and support for institutional change in federal and non-federal agencies.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an Undergraduate Intern to provide support investigating innovative energy efficient technology research and development funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE). This includes impact and outcome evaluations of EERE-funded research and development projects across multiple programs in:
- Advanced Materials & Manufacturing,
- Building Technologies, and
- Hydrogen and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies.
The candidate will work alongside project investigators on a broad scope of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies and their commercialization trajectories. This will require a basic background understanding of the technology and the engineering and scientific principals involved.
Duties will include conducting data collection via internet searches, DOE program records, intellectual property (patents), and contacting technology developers by email and telephone. Other duties will include data processing and formatting for publication and entry into PNNL's technology tracking database. This data will be used for advanced analysis methods to evaluate commercialization success, barrier parameters, visualization of technology landscapes, patent IP analysis, and economic analysis.
The position is hybrid in Richland, WA. The intern may work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, public policy, library science, data science or related field from accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel).
- Experience or interest in buildings, industrial processing and manufacturing, or hydrogen technologies.
- Data gathering and analysis skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment to achieve project goals.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
The position is hybrid in Richland, WA. The intern may work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Regular Hourly:
Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.
Temporary Hourly:
Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
