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Facades Engineering Intern (Available June 2023)

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Facades Engineering Intern (Available June 2023)

Houston, TX
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 

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

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

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

    • Carry out structural, thermal, and solar 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, and structural performance.

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

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

    Qualifications

    Required:

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

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher

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

    • 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.

    Preferred:

    • Pursuing Master’s degree with emphasis on architecture and engineering

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

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

    • Internship experience with a design firm

    • FE/EIT certification

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

    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.

    • Delta Sky Way at LAX

    • Northeastern ISEC

    • Capital One Performing Arts Center

    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
  • 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.