Biodiversity and GIS Consultant Intern

Arup; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 22,320,000 - 24,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Arup in Bogota, Colombia offers a six-month full-time internship focused on environmental engineering and sustainability. You will assist in developing innovative environmental solutions, understanding Colombia’s regulatory landscape, and applying standard planning techniques for site development and master planning.

You will review project information, prepare due-diligence reports, and contribute to ESG reporting across Latin America, while benefiting from a hybrid work model and mentorship

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Ecology or Forestry Engineering.
• English proficiency at B2 or higher.
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and ArcGIS skills.
• Knowledge of biodiversity and environmental impact assessment.
• Good bilingual report writing and teamwork skills.
• Excellent planning and organization; willingness to take on challenges.
• Eligible to work in Colombia without sponsor now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of innovative environmental solutions.
• Understand Colombia’s regulatory environment for project approvals.
• Evaluate and apply standard environmental planning techniques.
• Review project data and prepare reports for due diligence and ESG frameworks in Colombia and LatAm.
• Collaborate with team to support site development and master planning.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual communication

Environmental knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in Ecology or Forestry Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

R/Python/SQL

Job description

• Candidates must be enrolled at one of the following universities to be considered, as we currently have agreements in place with these universities: Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Bogota, Universidad del Rosario, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad Central, Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Universidad de la Sabana, Universidad El Bosque, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Universidad de Antioquia.

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 graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

• This is a full-time, six-month internship (Pasantía)
• Assisting with the development of innovative solutions to environmental problems
• Understanding the regulatory environment in Colombia for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery
• Working with the team to evaluate, select, and apply standard environmental engineering planning and design techniques, procedures, and criteria for site development and master planning projects
• Help review project information and produce reports for environmental due diligence processes and sustainability frameworks in Colombia and LatAm.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Pursuing their bachelor’s degree (Pregrado) in Ecology or Forestry Engineering, or related subjects.
• Advanced proficiency (verbal and written, B2 or above) in English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, Outlook and ArcGIS. Any software development skills are a plus (R, Python, SQL, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment studies, socioenvironmental risk analysis, environmental permits, sustainability frameworks and ESG reporting, among others.
• Good bilingual communication skills essential for team-based working and report writing.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Must be eligible to work in Colombia without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• 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

Bogota, Colombia Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in this office is from COP 2,000,000 to COP 2,200,000 per month. 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 Bogota will differ.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

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.

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.

Reconocemos que la oficina de Arup en Bogotá se encuentra en el territorio de los pueblos Muisca. Reconocemos esta tierra y su gente para construir una comprensión compartida de cómo nuestro pasado colectivo nos ha llevado hasta donde estamos hoy. A través de nuestros compromisos en constante desarrollo, nos esforzamos por fortalecer nuestras relaciones con esta tierra, su gente y sus tratados para dar forma a un mundo mejor y más inclusivo.

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