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Structural Engineering Intern (available June 2026)

Assist in developing sustainable structural solutions for complex built environment challenges
Los Angeles
Internship
$24 – 43 USD / hour
yesterday
ARUP

ARUP

A global firm of designers, engineers, architects, and consultants known for its involvement in innovative building projects and infrastructure.

Structural Engineering

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

Create solutions to built environment challenges using the art and science of structural engineering

Design structural systems and perform structural analysis within a team of engineers

Deliver structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, sketches and presentations

Collaborate with internal and external parties

Attend meetings and learn from listening, asking questions and discussion

Working in a multi-disciplinary design team to develop sustainable solutions

Learn and implement software and technology skills to perform structural analysis, design, and documentation

Continually develop new skills and experience through Arup University, Arup Structural Skills Network, and on-the-job learning

Learn and understand local and international codes and regulations

Is This Role Right For You?

Pursuing a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering

Coursework in structural analysis, advanced steel design and advanced reinforced concrete design

Professional demeanor

Skills in planning and organizing

Ability to perform in a deadline environment

Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way

Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn

The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working

Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

Coursework in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering preferred

FE/ EIT certification preferred

Structural software skills, Revit skills, 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc.), coding skills (MySQL, Python, etc.), AutoCAD skills preferred

Past internship with a design firm or extracurricular activity in the field preferred

Past history of technical presentations and technical writing preferred

Personal engagement in an academic, volunteer or extracurricular field preferred

Ability to visually communicate through a variety of media preferred

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

We're Looking For:

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What We Offer You

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

Our intern experience offers you:

Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.

Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.

Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.

Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities.

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.

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Structural Engineering Intern (available June 2026)
Los Angeles
$24 – 43 USD / hour
Engineering
About ARUP
A global firm of designers, engineers, architects, and consultants known for its involvement in innovative building projects and infrastructure.