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Facades Engineering Intern (Available June 2025)

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Arup

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a relevant Bachelor’s, have a strong interest in facade engineering, good sketching skills, and be eligible for U.S. work. Preferred: relevant coursework, software skills, and certifications.
  • You will sketch, model, analyze, and detail facade concepts, perform calculations, review shop drawings, inspect, and summarize findings in reports for complex building enclosures.

Requirements

  • 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 firm preferred
  • FE/EIT certification preferred
  • Membership in ASHRAE, ASME, ASCE, or Society of Facade Engineering preferred
  • LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the application timeline for the Facades Engineering Intern position?

The position is available starting in June 2025, and candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis as applications are received.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related Science discipline.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include coursework in façade engineering or building envelope physics, structural software skills, AutoCAD, 3-D modeling skills (such as Rhino or Revit), internship experience with a design firm, FE/EIT certification, and membership in professional organizations like ASHRAE or ASCE.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While it's preferred, internship experience with a design firm is not mandatory but can enhance a candidate's application.

What skills are important for this role?

Good sketching skills and the ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas visually are important, along with a core interest in the façade industry, sustainability, and engineering.

What is the hourly pay range for this position in Los Angeles?

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job, if performed in Los Angeles, is $23.50 to $35 per hour, depending on experience, educational background, and skill level.

Does Arup offer flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Arup believes in flexible arrangements that create a more inclusive working environment and supports employee well-being, including options for alternative schedules and remote work.

Are there benefits included in the internship position?

While benefits are not included in the base salary, Arup offers an attractive total reward package that recognizes members' contributions and provides opportunities for health, well-being, and personal growth.

What kind of projects will I have the opportunity to work on?

Interns will have the chance to work on notable projects such as SF MOMA, Amazon HQ, and Expedia Seattle HQ, among others.

Does Arup have initiatives for diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Arup actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and supporting various employee networks for inclusion.

Arup

We shape a better world

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Culture & Values

  • Quality of work

    Ove Arup was always clear: money is not our main aim, it’s quality that comes first. There are many ways to define ‘quality’ but whatever we do, we aim to produce the most thoughtful, creative and sustainable solutions – for our clients and the communities we work in.

  • Total architecture

    Our spirit is collaborative. Working life at Arup is never about titles, we listen in order to create and learn. ‘Total architecture’ simply means bringing everyone together, to benefit from their experience and insights. It also means we constantly evolve, adopting new disciplines, new people, and new ideas.

  • Humane organisation

    Ove Arup’s goal was that we should always remain a humane and friendly organisation, however large we became. You’ll find people at all levels of seniority are willing to help, discuss or share their experience. A humane organisation is also one focused on working hard to improve the lives of people our work touches.

  • Straight and honourable dealings

    Innovative and inspiring work is always built on trust. That’s why we expect the highest moral standards from our people – work of quality cannot be achieved any other way. A shared commitment to our values is how we produce great work for our clients, with enduring value for the communities around us.

  • Social usefulness

    Having a greater purpose than financial gain was how Ove always believed Arup’s work could remain inspiring. Today, social usefulness means many things for us, from pushing designs to be as sustainable and inclusive as possible, to our people’s commitment to community engagement.

  • Reasonable prosperity

    Money might not have been Ove Arup’s main priority for the firm, but he recognised the value of rewarding talent and remaining a great employer. Today we offer competitive salaries and benefits, wherever in the world you work for us. And as a membership organisation, we share our profits with our people twice annually.