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Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD), Hybrid

Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: 694013

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Year-Round Technical Undergraduate Intern to join our dynamic team!

The Computer-Aided Drafting & Design department is seeking a student intern to support drafting, design, drawing management and LiDAR surveying on a year round basis.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Assist the CADD/BIM Team Lead and team Technologists to prepare, analyze, track and report projects for the team

  • Develop and integrate Center documents (forms, procedures, checklists, etc.), reports, metrics and briefings to Leadership

  • Assist with the planning, coordinating and management of department work tracking activities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of program and department metric dashboards

  • Assist with and identify issues and contribute to the development of innovative process improvements and system solutions

  • Coordinate and integrate Tiered Accountability Boards for the department

  • Assist the team in facilitating Maximo service requests, Maximo service orders, Purchase Orders; interface with Leadership

  • Provide outstanding customer service

  • Assists in modifying existing buildings, systems and infrastructure drawings to improve quality and accuracy of existing record drawings

  • Update information database systems and related information technology applications

  • Assist in field walks to gather information, conducts studies, performs calculations and prepares original layouts and sketches to present proposed designs

  • Assists with creation and modification of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings for buildings and systems and create/illustrate systems design, layout and functions

  • Assist in location surveys using advanced technology equipment

  • Assists with and partners with Architects, engineers, contractors and customers to discuss and interpret design concepts to determine requirements of detailed working drawings

  • Assists with collaboration with engineering and design partners to ensure project related drawings are delivered

  • Strive to ensure that the process delivers the results needed to achieve the enterprises' goals

  • Follow process design and can describe the overall flow

  • Work in ways that enable others working in the process to do their work effectively

This intern position is hybrid, where the selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary 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 (https://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/01/Student-Rate-Sheet_2024.pdf) .

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 program

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

  • Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

  • On track to obtain a technical certificate or degree in Architecture or engineering

  • Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills

  • Willingness to work in an environment with many duties and assignments

  • Ability to work effectively in a team

  • Ability to coordinate between Sandia and university partners

  • Excellent written and verbal-communications skills, including the development and delivery of presentations and reports

  • Ability to understand and interpret Architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecom, documents, drawings, and schematics

  • Experience with Business Process Management Attributes

  • Proficient in the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, excel, PowerPoint and Team)

Posting 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:

Our department provides Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Drawing Management (DM) and LiDAR Scanning services in support of our facilities organization.

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 worldwide

  • Extraordinary co-workers

  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

  • Flexible 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 vacations, 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.

Job ID: 694013

Job Family: 91

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: P

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Benefits

  • Worklife Balance
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Exceptional 401K Savings Plan
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • On-site Amenities
  • Vacation Buy Plan
  • Telecommuting Arrangements*

*with management approval

Life in New Mexico

  • Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
  • Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
  • Outdoor recreation - Ski, snowboard, hike, etc.
  • Experience rich culture and history
  • International Balloon Fiesta
  • Green chile – NM Cuisine
  • Museums, Parks, Sports

Learn more about Life in Albuquerque, New Mexico

RESUME / APPLICATION BEST PRACTICES

  • At Sandia, recruiters manually review resumes on each job posting instead of using a resume screening software program
  • Review the Sandia Resume Writing Best Practices Sheet before beginning your application
  • By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position