Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of over 15,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients' needs.
At Arup, our innovative spirit and determination enables us to express our ingenuity in unique ways developing many of the world's most innovative and sustainable projects.
Arup Italia is currently seeking a **Sustainability **Intern** available to work on environmental and wellbeing certifications.
**Role**
- Development of sustainable energy solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation with other Arup departments (e.g. MEP, architecture, façade, urban planning, etc.).
- Support during LEED/WELL design process.
- Support during site visits in LEED/WELL building sites.
- Support during competition and early-stage design phases.
**Requirements**:
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Attending last year (or later) of master's degree in engineering or architecture or other relevant fields of study.
- Basic knowledge of building physics and understanding of main aspects of active/passive strategies for buildings and masterplans.
- Understanding of main aspects of low carbon strategies for buildings and masterplans (embodied and operational).
- Understanding of main aspects of circularity.
- Understanding of main aspects of environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. LEED, WELL, BREEAM).
- Good level of English & Italian.
- Good knowledge of basic Office package programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and design programs (AutoCAD/Rhinoceros).
- Systems thinking analytical capabilities.
- Skills for working in multidisciplinary teams.
**Desirable skills and knowledge**
- Previous experience of environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. LEED, WELL, BREEAM).
- Previous experience with HVAC systems and MEP engineering.
- Embodied carbon tool (e.g. OneClick).
- Revit (e.g. Rooms/Spaces, colorplan, parameters modification, data extraction.
- Digital skills including data extraction and interoperability between software.
- Second foreign language.
- International study/work experience (e.g., Erasmus program, thesis/internship program abroad, etc.).
**Rewards and Benefits**
We offer a competitive salary at all levels and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.
Core benefits including flexible working arrangements are made available to support and safeguard your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
**Shape your time with us**
Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities, so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.
At Arup, you'll be an encouraged member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You'll have access to a range of flexible working options - whether you're a parent, a carer, a student, or have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.
Join us in shaping a better world.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.