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Blast Engineering Intern (Available June 2023)

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Blast Engineering Intern (Available June 2023)

Chicago, IL +2 locations
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.

    The Security and Risk team supports all of Arup’s offices within the Americas and collaborates on international projects. During your career at Arup, you’ll have the chance to engage in a fulfilling career and work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the world. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on exciting and significant projects both nationally and internationally, delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on the community and the environment.  

    Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

    • Assist in preparing construction documents which include drawing and specifications of electronic security systems (access control, video surveillance, operations centers, etc.)
    • Gain exposure to construction administration
    • Partake in field assessments and surveys at project sites
    • Partake in construction administration activities including contractor coordination, punchlisting, and commissioning
    • Develop basis of design reports
    • Research and evaluate security technologies and methods for recommendations to clients
    • Work in a multidisciplinary environment with other designers from within Arup to deliver a comprehensive, coordinated design to clients
    • Exposure to client meetings
    • Develop innovative methods for streamlining design processes and client project delivery, including development of apps

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar related field
    • 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
    • Familiarity with CAD software
    • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
    • Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
    • Interest in VR/AR applications for security and building design
    • Must not require sponsorship, now or in the future to be considered for this role

    Preferred:

    • EIT/ FE Certification
    • Software skills: AutoCAD skills, Revit skills, 3D modeling skills

    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 Security team include:

    • Transbay Transit Center, San Francisco
    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles
    • LEED Platinum Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Headquarters, Seattle

    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
    San Francisco, CA • 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.