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Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
The NLR Data Engineering Group is seeking a graduate intern to serve as a curator for the Geothermal Data Repository (GDR) https://gdr.openei.org, and support other related domain-specific data repositories. These data repositories provide public access to the outcomes of official Department of Energy (DOE) funded geothermal research, as well as activities in other technologies including marine hydrokinetic energy and other alternative energy systems. Work will consist of curating individual data submissions and advising researchers and scientists on better organizing their project data for submission. Submissions frequently include geoscience, geophysical, geochemical, engineering, and geospatial datasets associated with geothermal energy research and development.
Curation includes the review of metadata provided with each data submission for accuracy, completeness, and relevance to the submitted files. Curation also includes the organization of disparate submissions, creating consistency amongst metadata fields, adoption and implementation of emerging data standards and requirements, and the addition of supplemental information that may assist the DOE in categorizing data submissions. When necessary, curators contact submitters directly to resolve any discrepancies or omissions detected during the review. Because many data submissions involve complex or open-ended organizational challenges, the intern should be comfortable working independently, evaluating datasets critically, and proposing practical data organization and metadata solutions. The intern may also have opportunities to support geothermal or energy research projects through data organization, analysis support, or documentation of datasets used in ongoing research activities.
Key Responsibilities
Data curators review and enhance data submissions to ensure metadata quality, consistency, and usability. Responsibilities include:
Curate geothermal datasets for 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 data quality and usability
Occasionally support geothermal research, including data management, geomodelling support, and literature review.
Our Team
The Data Engineering group is a multi-disciplinary team of data and software engineers, data scientists, and product developers that are at the forefront of developing advanced data solutions for strategic energy analysis at scale. Our work is focused on making energy data and software more accessible, usable, and actionable for researchers and engineers at NLR and beyond.
You will join a team where everyone is striving to improve their knowledge of software development best-practices, while caring about creating the best possible solution to cutting edge problems. Our team creates secure, reusable, and efficient code, while supporting a variety of teams:
A collaborative, fast-paced, and fun work environment.
Endless opportunities to learn and grow from experienced professionals in both web development and renewable energy.
Work developing cutting-edge projects and contributing to research in the renewable energy industry.
A life-long desire to build a better future through technology and data.
Mission and Vision
NLR strives to achieve our vision of an affordable and secure energy future through our mission: leading research, innovation, and strategic partnerships to deliver integrated solutions for an affordable and secure energy future.
As the energy systems laboratory, we bridge foundational research with practical applications to ensure various energy sources, storage, buildings, transportation, and emerging technologies work together to lower energy costs, drive economic growth, bolster national security, and deliver abundant energy.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Experience working with datasets related to geothermal energy systems or other energy technologies, including:
Geothermal energy (geophysical, geological, geochemical, and geospatial datasets);
Marine hydrokinetics (computational fluid dynamics, mechanical engineering, wave and current monitoring, structural testing, and various types of MHK energy converters);
Other renewable and alternative energy systems (solar power, biofuel, hydrogen, building science, chemistry, grid modernization, wind power).
Coding experience (Python)
Customer service experience
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR 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.
* Based on eligibility rules
NLR 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 NLR, 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.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR 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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