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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 is seeking a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Consultant Intern in our East Geography region (Boston, NY/NJ, DC, or Chicago offices) to support our growing Resilience practice. Our resilience work spans public, private, and non-profit sectors, working to understand climate change vulnerabilities and develop innovative solutions to adapt to those risks. We collaborate regularly with other Arup teams and offices to deliver multi-disciplinary planning, design, and engineering solutions that enhance resilience. Recent project work has included a critical infrastructure and social vulnerability assessment of the Lower Mystic River Watershed, a climate vulnerability assessment of the MBTA’s Orange Line, studies on the intersection of decarbonization and power resilience in NY, various resilience consulting projects with private developers, and several portfolio resilience assessments for large corporate owners.

As an Adaptation and Resilience Consultant Intern, you will support our mission to help shape a better world and to build a resilient future. The individual chosen for this position will be a highly collaborative self-starter with the ability to manage multiple project tasks and deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. The successful candidate will also have a foundational understanding of climate change concepts and natural hazards and how those hazards impact our built, natural, and social environments. As a member of the integrated climate services team, you would ideally be interested and able to support climate mitigation and sustainability projects when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for multiple hazards including flood, extreme heat, wind, wildfires, earthquakes, and climate change

• Work on resilient design analysis, performance optimization and climate adaptation consulting services on projects for the public and private sectors

• Demonstrate research experience related to mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies for building and infrastructure projects and portfolios, corporations/institutions, and cities/communities

• Prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communication materials

• Collaborate with others within the firm on projects that can benefit from your expertise

• Provide general support to the growth of Arup’s Adaptation and Resilience consulting business, including client development and general business development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA or higher

• Demonstrated coursework in learning about climate change concepts and natural hazards

• Demonstrated foundational understanding of concepts related to sustainability, climate change, climate resilience and natural hazards, and energy.

• Demonstrated understanding of social equity and environmental justice issues

• Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional research, writing, communication, and presentation skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

PREFERRED:

• Internship experience with a planning or design firm,or government agency focused on environmental initiatives, sustainability and resilience

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and demonstrated experience with graphics and visualization.

• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS

• Understanding of factors which influence the resilience of buildings, infrastructure, organizations, and communities

• Interest in climate science and understanding of climate change scenarios

• Understanding of the effects of climate change and strategies for adaptation and resilience

• Understanding of vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies

• Familiarity with resilience tools and guidelines, such as the City Resilience Index, New York City’s Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, Boston’s Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, the BPDA Climate Change Resilience Checklist, and other municipal tools and guidelines

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.

BENEFITS THAT WORK - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

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.

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

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.