Biodiversity and GIS Consultant Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training and mentoring

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arup in Bogota, Colombia, offers a full-time six-month internship (Pasantía) focused on environmental solutions and regulatory understanding across Colombia and Latin America. You will help review project information and produce due diligence reports while applying ESG frameworks.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s progress in Ecology or Forestry Engineering, strong English (B2+), and proficiency in MS Office and ArcGIS; software development skills are a plus. Hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency (B2+)

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Out

ArcGIS

Programming basics (R, Python, SQL)

Bilingual communication

Planning and organization

Motivation and initiative

Work authorization Colombia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or Forestry Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

R

Python

SQL

Job description

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 .

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