Undergrad Technical Intern - Applied Decision Systems and Analytics * United States * Sustainable Energy and Engineering * Temporary Part-Time * Yes * 06/21/2023 * 11:59PM PST * 7275 * USD $15.75/Hr. * USD $25.50/Hr. Job Description Overview PNNL's Earth System Science Division enables energy independence and national security through leadership in earth systems science, engineering, and decision analytics. Our work focuses on solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system. Our interdisciplinary scientists steward a breadth of efforts that encompass research on plants to groundwater science and coastal zones, to storm prediction. Our research focuses on understanding and mitigating operational risks at the interface of human and natural environments. This includes predicting the impacts of natural hazards and extreme climate events on Earth and human systems, along with the impacts of wildfire, flooding, sea level rise and storm surges. We focus on understanding and mitigating environmental contamination and increasing the resiliency, security and sustainability of water resources. We provide geointelligence through advanced sensing and data analytics to forecast complex system behaviors and operational performance to understand human-natural systems. This includes informed decision making and enhanced community resilience, advanced monitoring, and remote sensing of environmental systems for energy and national security. It also includes developing energy systems, including geothermal energy, sustainable oil and gas production, storage and utilization, along with carbon sequestration. Driven by a "science-to-solutions" philosophy, we provide scientific leadership and technology to enhance national security, mitigate natural hazards and optimize disaster response. In the critical areas of energy, environment, intelligence, and defense, we deliver insights and decision support through the development of tools and solutions. Responsibilities The Applied Decision Systems and Analytics (ADSA) group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment solving challenging and interesting problems with national and international impact. ADSA staff develop novel analysis methods for data integration with state-of-the-art technologies to help clients craft methods and tools for informed decision-making. The team provides innovative, scalable solutions throughout the entire decision-making process. The workflows, analysis methods, and software tools created serve as the foundation for improved operational awareness, efficient and effective resource deployment, and risk management and communication across technical domains. As a year-round intern in ADSA you will assist in the entire software development and/or data science lifecycle. Opportunities are available to participate in teams by contributing to software development, design, and testing, along with data science efforts in data preparation/conditioning, data modeling/analysis, data visualization, and data validation. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university. * Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 Preferred Qualifications: * Previous internship experience * Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or similar field. Experience with one or more of the following languages: C#, JavaScript, PHP, Python, R Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required * Must display maturity and high level of professionalism * Must demonstrate problem solving and an ability and willingness to learn * Experience, or desire to learn, data science techniques, including data tidying, scripting in R or Python, and visualization through Excel, Python, R, JavaScript, or Tableau Experience, Google Cloud or desire to learn, web programming, including React, Svelte * Experience, or desire to learn, a testing framework such as Cypress Experience, or desire to learn, cloud services in AWS and Azure Experience, or desire to learn, SQL and NoSQL databases Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable. Additional Information This position is year-round. Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements. Testing Designated Position Not Applicable. About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov<mailto:careers@pnnl.gov>. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Mandatory Requirements Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. Regular Hourly: Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met. 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