Transportation

Summary:
A student internship is available in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Transportation Technologies and Systems Center. NREL is the nation's primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

The Data Analysis intern will develop and analyze datasets to support applications development and maintenance for NREL's Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC), an on-line resource for data and information. The internship will be part-time (15-20 hours per week) during the school year, and may continue as a full-time internship during the summer.

Duties:
The data analysis intern will be part of a team that designs, develops, and uses analytical and data management tools related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. The intern will assist the team by gathering, analyzing, and extracting data, including technical, programmatic, and geographic datasets. With these datasets, the intern will collect and address the quality of data, work with team members to load data into databases, and produce analyses and reports. The intern will also collect, analyze, and assess the accuracy of geographic data. The intern may work with Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to develop maps and analyses. Finally, the intern may assist team members in testing new and existing applications for quality and accuracy.

Minimum Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, information science, geography, engineering, systems analysis, or a related discipline. Good research skills for data gathering and analysis, including the use of Excel spreadsheets and other analytical tools. Strong problem-solving skills. An interest in GIS, including analyzing GPS data and validating data collected from public GPS inquiries. Familiarity and comfort using web-based applications. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are a must. Ability to work independently and a strong work ethic are also required.

Preferred:
Understanding of GIS applications and the ability to produce high-quality datasets using commercial mapping software. Ability to make user-friendly maps from GIS datasets. Experience doing data analysis and loading data into enterprise database applications such as Oracle or PostGres. Understanding or interest in waymarking. An understanding of open-source software used to create interactive, Web-based tools. Strong initiative to learn new skills.

Submit Your Resume
Please email resume and transcripts (unofficial OK) to:

Laura Davis
NREL, Human Resources Office
Requisition #5400-7228
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
laura_davis@nrel.gov

The California Sustainability Alliance (the Alliance) is funded by
California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public
Utilities Commission. The Alliance supports aggressive environmental
objectives related to energy efficiency, climate action, smart growth,
renewable energy, water use, waste stream management, and transportation
within the State of California.

The Alliance is pleased to announce an internship program for current
university students. As interns, students will participate in the
development of written and/or graphic content for the program website.
The website will serve as an educational resource for policy makers and
other professionals working towards sustainability in California. The
website is available in its current form at www.sustainca.org.

Undergraduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour;
graduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.

For more information, please contact Claire Gagne, Navigant Consulting,
Inc., at Claire.gagne@navigantconsulting.com or (415)-356-7117.