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Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - FAM2 - Tech Area 1 & 2, Onsite at Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Apply for JobJob ID696479LocationAlbuquerque, NMFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryTemporaryAdd to Favorite JobsEmail this Job What Your Job Will Be Like We are seeking a confident and energetic individual to join our Facilities team as an Engineering (Civil/Structural, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) Intern. We have opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills required to successfully integrate into the field of engineering and facility management. Our fast paced, National Laboratory setting necessitates that the candidate be comfortable with ambiguity and variability of assignment and embrace the value of being in a service group. We seek well-rounded individuals, adept at problem solving in a variety of settings while working in a team environment.On any given day, you may be called on to:Assist in providing site services with facilities architectural and engineering team membersAssist in the assessment of building systems and site infrastructure issues, conceptualize potential solutions, make recommendations, and develop project plansProvide engineering analysis and associated calculationsProvide drafting & detailingProvide plan and calculation reviews.Review and enhance preventive maintenance procedures on system assetsSalary Range At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.Qualifications We Require You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate programMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summerAbility to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenshipNote: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.Qualifications We Desire Experience in the analysis and design of electrical, mechanical, civil or structural systems Experience with AutoCAD or REVIT drawing softwareExperience with MS Office softwareAbility to think critically and make decisions requiring engineering judgmentExcellent verbal and written communications skills and presentation skillsKnowledge / experience in facilities design, construction, and Operations & Maintenance industry best practices and standardsExperience in the tech industry, government laboratories, and/or federal agenciesPosting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.About Our Team The organization is divided into Facilities Area Management teams. Each is responsible for a significant number of buildings/assets in each of our Tech Areas. This includes office, laboratory and computer type facilities, high explosive areas, nuclear facilities and major distributed energy sites. Our role is to keep the buildings and associated systems in a condition fit for current mission use and to facilitate modifications in support of future mission work. We strive to partner with the mission so that facilities meet the capability, reliability, flexibility and cost needs of the missions. This includes all engineering support services, maintenance requests and construction support. About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.Security Clearance Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and 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, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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