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Lighting Consultant Intern (Available June 2023)

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Lighting Consultant Intern (Available June 2023)

Boston, MA +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 

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

    • Develop concepts and strategies for lighting projects, with senior team members

    • Lighting calculations (Electrical and Daylighting)

    • Produce lighting modeling including building computer and physical models (3-D and 2-D)

    • Develop visual materials to represent lighting designs, including inside of Photoshop and Adobe Suite

    • Report writing

    • Working on projects using Revit

    • Giving initial structure to ideas through testing and using spreadsheets, reports, sketching and analyses for discussion

    • Working with vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects and assist in facilitating meetings

    • Attending meetings and learning from listening, participating with teams, architects and other disciplines

    QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED:

    • Pursuing a Bachelor or Master's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Lighting, Building Science, Theatre designor similar related field
    • 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Core interest in the lighting design industry with an emphasis on architectural lighting design, daylighting, or architectural application of theatre lighting design
    • Understanding of lighting fundamentals including photometric quantities, calculation techniques, and light source types
    • Ability to model in 3D via Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit and/or SketchUp
    • Experience with MS word, Excel, AGI 32 (or similar lighting software) and Adobe Suite
    • Capability to explain spatial design in a conversational and visual context
    • Coursework in Architectural or Lighting Systems Design and/or Building Systems Design
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
    • Candidatemust not require sponsorship, now or in thefutureto be considered for this role

    PREFERRED:

    • Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on lighting design
    • Academic research with relevant focus
    • Membership in IES and Student IALD
    • Experience with Radiance and technical writing
    • Exposure to programming such as, but not limited to, PHP, Python, C+, C#
    • Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
    • The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
    • Skilled in hand sketching
    • Portfolio or work sample included in application

    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.

    • LAXExpansion, Los Angeles
    • Marina Del Ray Hospital, Los Angeles
    • Bay Meadows Parks, San Francisco
    • Confidential Tech Company CampusCupertino, CA
    • SeaChange at North Vancouver, BC, Canada
    • Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
    • Dilworth Park featuring Pulse, Philadelphia
    • Northeastern University ISEC, Boston
    • 1.8 Sculpture, DC
    • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Central Hospital, San Diego
    • WPI Foisie Innovation Studio and Messenger Hall, Worchester, MA
    • Penn State’s Art Museum at The Arboretum, State College, PA
    • SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, New York City, New York
    • Kimbell Museum, Texas
    • LACMA Expansion, Los Angeles

    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
    Boston, MA • 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.