Sustainable Design Analyst Intern (Available June 2026) (Los Angeles)

Sustainability Opportunity At Arup

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently it's essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

• Support building performance analysis by developing lifecycle cost calculations, water balance calculations, building energy / performance optimization studies, renewable and distributed energy feasibility studies, operational and embodied carbon calculations, or resilience assessments, under guidance from more senior members of the team
• Participate in design, analysis and strategy development of decarbonized energy systems including building-level MEP systems, building energy efficiency and electrification strategies, on-site renewable energy and storage strategies and net-zero grid interactive projects.
• Work towards proficiency in thermal simulations and analysis for a variety of project design goals and outcomes (energy, carbon, comfort, etc.)
• Support senior staff in the delivery of sustainable design and analysis work
• Prepare written reports, visuals, graphics, and other project deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in early design charrettes and workshops to enhance sustainability, holistic design approaches, and design coordination
• Contribute to projects at various stages of ideation or implementation at various scales of intervention, from single measures to fit-outs, to master-planning, and infrastructure developments
• Conduct research into a variety of sustainability, decarbonization, resilience, and equity topics (e.g., sustainability and / or resilience policy, health of communities, and social equity)
• Conduct site visits for field data collection and actively participate in internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team
• Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing sub-tasks to assist the team in tracking project deliverables and schedules

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for :

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Our intern experience offers you :

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles, CA is $24 / hour to $43 / hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles, CA will differ.

San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco, CA is $26.50 / hour to $47.50 / hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco, CA will differ.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you've submitted your application, we'll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you've met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com / careers / your-life-at-arup.