Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - UX Design

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CO - Golden

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Intern (Fixed Term)

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NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

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.

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Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.

Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.

Please Note:
- Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
- If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Exposure to user-centered design methods (e.g., wireframing, usability testing, journey mapping)

• Interest in data visualization, geospatial tools, or complex systems

• Awareness of accessibility principles (e.g., Section 508 or WCAG)

• Experience working on team-based projects (academic or otherwise)

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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $44,500 - $71,200

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.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match - ; and sick leave (where required by law). NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

- Based on eligibility rules

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement.

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

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The Innovative Data Energy Applications (IDEA) Group in National Laboratories of the Rockies Strategic Energy Analysis Center is seeking a UX Design Intern. The IDEA Group is a multi-disciplinary team of UX Designers, UX Researchers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers. We build software and applications that help to answer some of the nation’s most pressing energy questions, and we care deeply about making complex data and workflows intuitive and usable. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced designers and researchers to apply user-centered design methods and contribute to real applications. This role is an opportunity to learn how UX is practiced in an applied research environment while building skills across the design process, from early concepts to implementation support. You will be supported through mentorship and collaboration, and encouraged to explore ideas, ask questions, and grow your design thinking. Additional responsibilities include: Support the creation of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes Contribute to defining user flows and identifying friction points in existing experiences Assist in organizing and synthesizing user feedback from usability interviews or research activities to incorporate them into designs Communicate design ideas and rationale through visuals and presentations Collaborate with designers, researchers, and developers in a team environment Maintain organized design files and document decisions clearly . Basic Qualifications. Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Please Note: - Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process. - If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. - Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. - Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications. Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field Demonstrated interest in UX design through coursework, personal projects, or internships Familiarity with UX research methods and how to apply UX research findings to design Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma (or similar) Strong curiosity and willingness to learn, iterate, and receive feedback Ability to communicate ideas clearly and stay organized Preferred Qualifications. Exposure to user-centered design methods (e.g., wireframing, usability testing, journey mapping) Interest in data visualization, geospatial tools, or complex systems Awareness of accessibility principles (e.g., Section 508 or WCAG) Experience working on team-based projects (academic or otherwise) . Job Application Submission Window. The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

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