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Audio-Visual Consultant Intern (June 2023)

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Audio-Visual Consultant Intern (June 2023)

Chicago, IL +1 location
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOIN US TO SHAPE A BETTER WORLD!

    Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

    Arup’s specialist Audiovisual, sound system, and multimedia design team is involved in cutting edge projects from interactive museums, high-end corporate events spaces, large scale LED installations, to stadium, arena, and concert hall AV systems.

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS SPECIFIC ROLE WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

    • Undertake AV systems design, 3D modelling, sound system calculations, and analytical research
    • Assist with preparation of reports, drawings, sketches, models
    • Visit project sites for inspections, measurements, commissioning, and testing
    • Develop, document, and present concepts and designs using 2D and 3D drawing tools
    • Interpret and apply codes and standard
    • Review engineering and architectural drawings
    • Participate in meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions with clients and design teams
    • Develop solutions to design issues using listening, critical thinking, application of knowledge, and visual demonstrations to clients

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in acoustics, electroacoustics, sound recording, or electrical engineering OR a degree in science, architecture, engineering, music with demonstrated coursework in acoustics, electroacoustics, or related field
    • Minimum of 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Professional demeanor
    • Skills in planning, prioritization, and organization
    • Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn
    • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills for internal and external collaborators
    • Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

    PREFERRED:

    • Knowledge of fundamental of acoustics, electroacoustics, audiovisual systems, digital signal processing, electronics, audiovisual control system programming, audio DSP programming
    • A background/training in music practice, playing of a musical instrument can be useful
    • Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field
    • Acoustic and electroacoustic modeling experience: CATT, EASE, Odeon
    • 3D modeling and drafting software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Sketchup
    • Additional computing skills: Max/MSP, Unity Game Engine, Steam VR, Python, TouchDesigner, Disguise (D3), Houdini, OpenFrameworks, Java/OpenGL, Adobe creative suite, Cinema4D, Maya, Node.js, HMTL/CSS/SASS, React.js, Tone.js, MongoDB, WebVR, JavaScript/jQuery, Processing, Arduino, C# / C++, Ableton Live, Sound design (Foley, Music for films, Interactive / Generative sound design), Matlab, ProTools, Audition, Excel, Visual Basic
    • Experience with recording, sound design, Foley, music for films, 3D sound, multimedia, interactive or generative sound design, live sound, video production, production/staging
    • Experience with UI/UX design

    NOTABLE PROJECTS

    For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and innovative design and engineering. From concert halls to national stadiums, renewable energy to driverless cars, we continue to add to that history every day. Notable projects from our Audio-Visual discipline include:

    • SF MoMA, California
    • Delta LaGuardia Media Wall, New York
    • Reverberation Chamber for Bjork’s Cornucopia Tour
    • United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Colorado
    • Tippet Rise Arts Center, Montana
    • 2nd Avenue Subway, New York
    • Steinway Hall, New York
    • MSG Sphere, Las Vegas

    ARUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at americasbenefits@arup.com

  • Industry
    Engineering
  • Locations
    Chicago, IL • New York, NY
  • About Us

    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 organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.