Intern Year Round – R&D Undergrad

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Sandia National Laboratories is described as the nation’s premier science and engineering laboratory, specializing in national security and technology innovation. It offers its employees challenging work that contributes to global security, peace, and freedom, opportunities to work with extraordinary co-workers, and access to world-class tools, equipment, and research facilities. Sandia emphasizes career advancement and enrichment, flexible work arrangements (including 9/80, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time, and telecommuting options for many roles), and generous benefits such as vacation, medical, 401k, and relocation assistance, aiming for a strong work/life balance. Sandia is known for “World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers.”

The specific department hiring for this intern position is the Energy Storage Technology and Systems Department. This department is dedicated to the advancement of energy storage technologies and systems. Its work encompasses the development of low-cost battery technologies, ensuring the safety and reliability of energy storage systems, designing power electronics and power conversion systems, and creating computational and analytical tools for the efficient integration of energy storage within electricity infrastructure. The department also plays a key role in managing activities for the DOE OE Energy Storage program, focusing on the deployment and demonstration of new energy storage projects, developing methods and tools for evaluating storage system performance, and optimizing the utilization of energy storage assets. The department collaborates extensively with various internal Sandia departments (e.g., materials sciences, power sources, electrical sciences, fire science, power systems, renewables, and grid integration) and maintains active partnerships with external stakeholders in the electricity industry, including electric utilities, product developers, universities, and other national laboratories, to foster the rapid integration of energy storage technologies.

Job Description, Detailed

• Job Title: Intern Year Round – R&D Undergrad
• What Your Job Will Be Like (Responsibilities): As an Intern Year Round – R&D Undergrad, you will be involved in a variety of tasks related to energy storage systems and grid resources. Your responsibilities may include:
• Developing Python models to assess the reliability of grid energy storage systems.
• Creating machine learning models to predict the performance and degradation of energy storage systems.
• Designing optimization algorithms to calculate the optimal dispatch for electric grid resources.
• Collecting data from deployed energy storage systems for the DOE Global Energy Storage Database.
• Salary Range: Sandia emphasizes the value of its interns’ contributions to National Security by offering competitive pay rates. The pay structure is determined based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level, with the specific rate being finalized during the hiring process and included in the offer package. An Intern Pay Rate chart is available for reference.
• Qualifications We Require (Minimum Requirements): To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
• Currently attending and enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Pursuing a major in science, engineering, or mathematics.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• The ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, asylee, or refugee in the U.S.
• Note: If you have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent, you should apply to a high school intern position instead.
• Qualifications We Desire (Preferred Qualifications): While not strictly required, candidates who possess the following qualifications are preferred:
• Working towards a B.S. in computer science or a related field.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C, C++, HTML, and CSS.
• Posting Duration: The job posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven calendar days from the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend this period at any time.
• Security Clearance: This specific position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. However, Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and a comprehensive background review, which includes checks of personal references, credit history, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Employees in New Mexico will also need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Untrustworthiness indicators, such as substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, or serious misconduct, can lead to denial or termination of access and employment. Due to federal law, citizens and agents of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories unless they are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. If a security clearance becomes necessary for the position later, or if you apply for positions requiring one, a pre-processing background review may be conducted. Applicants for a DOE security clearance must be U.S. citizens, and holding dual citizenship may impact the ability to obtain one. Members of the workforce (MOWs) needing uncleared access for over 179 days will undergo the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process, which includes completing a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions), and OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate removal of access and badge retrieval, with an appeal process available.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Sandia National Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
• NNSA Requirements For MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or hearing aids, and are employed by Sandia National Laboratories, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. Additional steps may be necessary if you are selected for an on-site interview.
• Job ID: 695680
• Job Family: 91
• Regular/Temporary Position: Temporary
• Full/Part-Time Status: Part-Time (though can be full-time during summer)
• Questions: For questions about this posting, you can contact support@lensa.com.