Sustainable Plumbing Design Intern

Arup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup seeks a Plumbing Engineering Intern in Chicago to assist in designing plumbing and fire protection systems for sustainable built environments. You will document calculations, model systems in Revit MEP, and present technical findings to teams and clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with coursework in hydraulics and fluid dynamics, able to collaborate with clients, manage multiple tasks, and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or environmental engineering
• Coursework in fluid hydraulics/piping/fluid dynamics
• Showed interest in the built environment and sustainable development
• Ability to collaborate with clients
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• EIT/ FE certification preferred
• ASPE/ASHRAE/NFPA/SFPE memberships preferred
• Revit or 3D modeling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Design Plumbing and Fire Protection systems with a focus on sustainable design
• Support designing domestic water, sanitary/vent, and storm systems
• Support designing fire protection systems (sprinklers and standpipes)
• Document system design in Revit MEP
• Communicate technical ideas to diverse audiences including presentations and workshops
• Write reports documenting calculations, assumptions, and results
• Assist in construction administration activities such as site visits and submittal reviews

Skills

Client collaboration

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

3D modeling

Job description

Arup seeks a Plumbing Engineering Intern in Chicago to assist in designing plumbing and fire protection systems for sustainable built environments. You will document calculations, model systems in Revit MEP, and present technical findings to teams and clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with coursework in hydraulics and fluid dynamics, able to collaborate with clients, manage multiple tasks, and communicate complex ideas clearly.