Building Systems Engineering Intern

Advanced Energy Systems - Colorado School of Mines & NLR

. Provide support to engineers and CAD operators across multiple projects and work orders at NLR’s South Table Mountain and Flatirons Campus Site research campuses .

Posted 10/21/2026internshipGolden • Colorado • United StatesEntry Level💰 $39,600 - $63,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, with strong capabilities in drafting, design, and document management for multi-discipline projects. Demonstrates effective communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD ProficiencyRevit MEP ProficiencyAbility To Read Construction DrawingsEffective Time ManagementDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

DraftingDesign SupportDocument ManagementData Collection CoordinationDrawing ReviewQuality ReviewsField VerificationMulti-Discipline Project SupportBIM Standards MaintenanceEngineering Drawing Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitMicrosoft OfficeFTP SoftwareNavisworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD EnrollmentFederal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card

Industry Keywords

NLR CAD ManualESH&Q PoliciesConstruction DrawingsEngineering SpecificationsProject Drawings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to engineers and CAD operators across multiple projects and work orders at NLR’s South Table Mountain and Flatirons Campus Site research campuses
Provide drafting and design support to the engineering team and project managers using AutoCAD
Ensure multi-discipline documents meet the NLR CAD Manual criteria
Maintain BIM/Revit standards and models for NLR
Create detailed drawings with dimensions, procedures, and required materials
Coordinate data collection and incorporate information into drawings, maps, and schematics
Consult with engineers, architects, project managers, and other workers to prepare and present drawings
Coordinate with engineering, scientific, and design teams
Complete complex drafting and design assignments and review drawings for accuracy and completeness
Maintain revisions of project drawings and organize project files and related information
Ensure drawings and record documents from ongoing and past projects are incorporated and archived
Create drawings and models from project engineer specifications
Examine engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications
Conduct drawing reviews for completeness and accuracy
Work with engineers on drafting standards, model design, accuracy, and design documentation
Perform quality reviews, troubleshoot, and assist with the AutoCAD program
Follow all ESH&Q policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution
Post-undergraduate applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months
Graduate applicants must be enrolled full-time in a master's degree program from an accredited institution
Post-graduate applicants must have earned a master's degree within the past 12 months
Graduate + PhD applicants must have completed a master's degree and be enrolled as a PhD student at an accredited institution
Applicants must upload official or unofficial school transcripts
Must meet educational requirements before employment start date
AutoCAD proficiency
Ability to read construction drawings
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Detail-oriented
Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office, and FTP software
Revit MEP proficiency
Ability to work on multi-disciplined projects as needed
Ability to field verify drawing information as needed
Familiarity with Navisworks
Letter of recommendation required if selected
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card for assignments extending beyond six months
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must comply with federal Drug-Free Workplace requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Sick leave (where required by law)
Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards that include a monetary component may be available
Relocation expense reimbursement may be available for some positions
Robust professional development opportunities
Competitive benefits package
State-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary research teams