Sustainable Design Analyst 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

• Supporting the senior staff in the delivery of sustainable design and analysis work
• Working towards a proficiency in thermal simulations and analysis for a variety of project design goals and outcomes
• Preparing written reports, visuals, graphics, and other project deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in early design charrettes and workshops to enhance sustainability, holistic design approaches, and design coordination
• Contribute to projects at various stages of ideation or implementation at various scales of intervention, from single measures to fit-outs, to master-planning, and infrastructure developments
• Conduct research into a variety of sustainability, decarbonization, resilience, and equity topics (e.g., sustainability and/or resilience policy, health of communities, and social equity)
• Support building performance analysis by developing lifecycle cost calculations, water balance calculations, building energy studies, renewable and distributed energy feasibility studies, operational and embodied carbon calculations, or resilience assessments, under guidance from more senior members of the team
• Conduct site visits for field data collection and actively participate in internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team
• Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing sub-tasks to assist the team in tracking project deliverables and schedules
• 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 Master’s degree in sustainability in the built environment such as Architecture, Building Science, Mechanical/Electrical/Public Health/Civil/Environmental Engineering, City Planning, Environmental Science/Policy/Management, or similar
• Successful completion of coursework in sustainability, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources, social equity, and environmental justice issues
• Demonstrated foundational understanding of concepts related to sustainability, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources, social equity, and environmental justice issues in the built environment
• Knowledge base of building systems and building design, including building fabric, lighting control strategies, mechanical HVAC, renewable energy generation systems, external solar shading devices, daylighting strategies, and sizing mechanical plant and equipment
• Knowledge of building energy simulation, whole-life carbon software such as, EnergyPlus, IES VE, Rhino + Grasshopper, SketchUp, OpenStudio, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, One Click LCA
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, Envision, etc.
• Professional accreditation under a sustainability rating framework such as LEED or WELL accredited professional preferred
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional research, writing, communication, and presentation skills to communicate work in a clear, concise, and logical format
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Proficient in use of software like MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, interactive Adobe PDFs
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role

Our team’s notable projects

• Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Core Redevelopment
• Google Spruce Goose Playa Vista
• Los Angeles Affordable Housing Decarbonization Study
• NRDC Embodied Carbon Reduction Roadmap for the state of California

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 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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