Lighting Consulting Intern

ReqID: BOS
0000E6

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.

• Develop concepts and strategies for lighting projects, with senior team members
• Lighting calculations (Electrical and Day lighting)
• Produce lighting modeling including building computer and physical models (3‑D and 2‑D)
• Develop visual materials to represent lighting designs, including using Photoshop and Adobe Suite
• Report writing
• Working on projects using Revit
• Giving initial structure to ideas through testing and evaluation using sketching, calculation tools and spreadsheets for discussion
• Working with vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects, product capabilities, and assist in facilitating meetings
• Attending project meetings and learning from listening, participating with teams, architects and other disciplines

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Building Science, Theatre design or similar lighting‑related field
• Core interest in the lighting design industry with an emphasis on architectural lighting design, day lighting, 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, Revit or similar
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, Excel, and AGI 32 (or Dialux or similar lighting software)
• Capability to explain spatial design in a conversational manner and with visual context
• Coursework in Architectural or Lighting Systems Design and/or Building Systems Design
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored work authorization now or in the future

• Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on lighting design
• Academic research with lighting focus
• Membership in IES and Student IALD
• Experience with Radiance or similar day lighting calculation platforms
• Experience in technical writing
• Exposure to programming such as, but not limited to, Linux shells, Python, C, PHP, etc.
• Presentation skills
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organization skills
• Skilled in hand sketching, graphic design, or similar visual design capabilities
• Portfolio or work sample included in application

• 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

• 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

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.

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.