Facades Engineering Intern (Available June 2025) Job at Arup, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Arup
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

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

• Give structure to understand and communicate facades concepts / ideas - sketching, reports, sketchbooks, spreadsheets, and analyses for discussion with Architects and Clients.

• Engage teams of architects and engineers focused on the 3-D modeling (geometrical and detailing) of complex facades.

• Carry out structural, thermal, and solar, and thermal/visual comfort modeling of building enclosure details and systems

• Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques (finite element) to understand building envelope physics and façade design

• Undertake engineering façade calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete

• Produce details and drawings using various 2-D and 3-D CAD and graphics packages

• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, visual, whole-life carbon, and structural performance.

• Interpret specifications and design documents and write reports summarizing conditions.

• Carry out mock-up, factory and field inspections and investigations.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for graduates 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.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related Science discipline

• Core interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing, and engineering, and sustainability

• Good sketching skills and an ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and visual way

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

• Coursework in façade engineering / building envelope physics / energy/thermal modeling skills / sustainability preferred

• Structural software skills, AutoCAD skills, 3-D modeling skills (Rhino, Revit, etc.)preferred

• Internship experience with a design firmpreferred

• FE/EIT certificationpreferred

• Membership in ASHRAE, ASME, ASCE, or Society of Facade Engineering preferred

• LEED accreditation preferred

Our teams notable projects

• SF MOMA

• Amazon HQ

• Audrey Irmas Pavilion

• Expedia Seattle HQ

• LAX Airport Metro Connector

• Delta Sky Way at LAX

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.

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $23.50 to $35 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 Los Angeles, CA 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 have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round which is an invitation to complete a Pre-recorded Video Interview (PRVI), at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

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 .

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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