Resilience Intern (Available June 2025)
A future with purpose
At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.
The opportunity
- Support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for multiple hazards including flood, extreme heat, wind, wildfires, earthquakes, and climate change
- Work on resilient design analysis, performance optimization and climate adaptation consulting services on projects for the public and private sectors
- Demonstrate research experience related to mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies for building and infrastructure projects and portfolios, corporations/institutions, and cities/communities
- Prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communication materials
- Collaborate with others within the firm on projects that can benefit from your expertise
- Provide general support to the growth of Arup’s Adaptation and Resilience consulting business, including client development and general business development
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for interns who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
Required
- Pursuing 4-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
- Demonstrated coursework in learning about climate change concepts and natural hazards
- Demonstrated foundational understanding of concepts related to sustainability, climate change, climate resilience and natural hazards, and energy
- Demonstrated understanding of social equity and environmental justice issues
- Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional research, writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Preferred
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and demonstrated experience with graphics and visualization
- Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS
- Understanding of factors which influence the resilience of buildings, infrastructure, organizations, and communities
- Interest in climate science and understanding of climate change scenarios
- Understanding of the effects of climate change and strategies for adaptation and resilience
- Understanding of vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies
- Familiarity with resilience tools and guidelines, such as the City Resilience Index, New York City’s Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, Boston’s Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, the BPDA Climate Change Resilience Checklist, and other municipal tools and guidelines
Our teams notable projects
- USC Village
- LA Memorial Coliseum
- The Broad Museum
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.
New York City Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City is $26.00 to $37.00 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York City, NY will differ.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
Next Steps
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you've submitted your application, we'll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss next steps.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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