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Arup · 1 day ago

Fire Engineering Intern (Available June 2026)

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$24/hr - $36/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. The role involves providing consulting for life safety and fire code compliance, assisting with the development of fire safety strategies, and collaborating with senior engineers on various projects.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance

Contribute to the development of prescriptive and performance-based design strategies

Assist senior engineers to help clients to incorporate fire and life safety strategy concepts into the design and review drawings for conformance with the agreed strategy

Assist with development of fire alarm, detection, and fire suppression systems design documents

Assist senior engineers on project site visits and communicate with architects, contractors and consulting teams

Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings

Adapt to working with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment

Perform smoke control analysis

Assist with fire modeling

Assist with dynamic egress modeling

Assist with the development of structural fire calculations

Assist with the development of fire safety strategies for special hazards

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringPlanningOrganizingCommunication SkillsInitiative

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering

Professional demeanor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills in planning and organizing

Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn

Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role

Preferred

A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key

Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo

You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working

You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way

Benefits

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