San Francisco, California
66 days ago
Plumbing Engineering Intern (Available June 2025)

A future with purpose 

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning.  Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

The opportunity

Prepare drawings detailing the systems designed. System design calculations     System load calculations to establish equipment size    Report writing, writing summaries of the calculation methodologies employed    Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.    Collaborate and coordinate with engineers of other disciplines, companies, and external consultants.    Incorporate sustainable design methods in building    Select equipment for use in building systems.    Construction administration – site visits, submittal reviews    Assisting and preforming calculations for design specific piping systems for a variety of projects   

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work.  Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Sanitary, Environmental or Architectural Engineering      Coursework in fluid hydraulics/piping/fluid dynamics     Proven interest in the built environment     Ability to interface with clients     Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, ability to sustain focus on long tasks     Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way     Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity     Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment     Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working     Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels     EIT/ FE certification preferred 3.0 GPA or higher preferred   Membership in ASPE, ASHRAE, or NFPA preferred Courses in sustainability or USGBC participation preferred      AutoCAD or Revit drafting skills preferred Internship experience in engineering-related firm preferred     Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field preferred    Proven ability to perform in a paid work environment with intermittent supervision preferred    Past history of technical presentations and technical writing preferred     Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field preferred  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     

Our team's notable projects 

Commonspirit McNair Medical Tower  Google Spruce Goose  California Academy of Sciences 

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.

San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $26 to $37 per hour. 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 San Francisco, CA will differ.   

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future 

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round which is an invitation to complete a Pre-recorded Video Interview (PRVI), at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

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.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

Stay safe online.  Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.

#goarup

Confirm your E-mail: Send Email