Resilience and Adaptation Consulting Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Purpose-driven work

Exposure to UN SDGs projects

Job summary

Arup in Bogota, Colombia offers a six-month full-time internship in resilience and adaptation consulting. You will support research and administrative tasks, write reports, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to assist project managers.

Present technical material to diverse audiences and learn key practices in disaster risk reduction. Required: pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural/geotechnical/environmental engineering or urban studies, English at least B2, and experience with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering or Urban Studies.
• Advanced English (B2+) required; resume and cover letter in English.
• Interest in natural hazards, disaster risk management, climate change, and geospatial analysis.
• Experience with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and basic programming or statistics.
• Eligible to work in Colombia without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support research and administrative tasks related to resilience and adaptation projects.
• Write reports for internal and external audiences based on findings.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and project managers to complete tasks.
• Present technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Follow trends and best practices in resilience and disaster risk reduction.

Skills

English proficiency (B2+)

Geospatial analysis

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree fields: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Ground/Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Studies

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Python basics

Job description

Resilience and Adaptation Consulting Intern

Resilience and Adaptation Consulting Intern

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”, in Spanish).

Supporting research and administrative tasks

Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings.

Coordinating with multiple disciplines and working in conjunction with project managers to help complete assigned tasks.

Presenting technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.

Understanding trends and best practices in the resilience and climate adaptation discipline, and disaster risk reduction community.

Is this role right for you?

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

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree (Pregrado) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Ground or Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Urban Studies.

Advanced proficiency (verbal and written, B2 or above) in English and Submitting Resume and Cover Letter in English.

Interest and academic experience in natural hazards and disaster risk management, structural analysis, vulnerability assessment, geotechnical engineering (including soil mechanics and foundation engineering), climate change, probability and statistics, and experience with geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).

Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, among others.

Basic programming and quantitative analysis (e.g. Python, statistics).

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.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Applications meeting minimum eligibility requirements will be reviewed by hiring managers. Those selected will undergo a brief phone screen and next steps will be discussed.

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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