Civil Engineering Intern (January - April 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

• Use Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation, Power InRoads) software to design and detail sites, roads, drainage systems, utilities as well as site grading and earthworks
• Research and apply codes, specifications, and standards for design of the above elements
• Coordinate with other teams to apply skills in delivering sustainable outcomes
• Apply understanding of all phases of the planning, design, and construction process
• Research requirements of regulatory environment for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery
• Engage with project collaborators and clients to develop designs that meets needs and concerns
• Support development of technical documentation including reports, presentations, memos, calculation packages, and specifications

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for current students 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.

Required:

• Completing bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or relevant engineering degree
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals
• Experience with CAD software
• Professional demeanor
• Good interpersonal crucial for team-based working
• Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to address new challenges
• Curiosity about Transportation Infrastructure projects
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role

Preferred:

• Eligible to become a member of the PEO/OIQ/APEGA
• Proficient with civil engineering design and analysis tools for roads, rail and/or water systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software
• Evidence of past internship or extracurricular activity in the field
• History of technical presentations and technical writing
• Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field

Our teams notable projects

• Finch West Light Rail Transit, Toronto
• Love Park, Toronto
• Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Toronto
• Downsview Secondary Plan, Toronto
• Standard Details, Specifications, and Design Criteria for Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way, Toronto, ON
• Leslie Slip Lookout Park, Toronto
• Climate Ready Schools, Canada
• Queens Quay West Revitalization, Toronto
• Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence, Toronto

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.

Calgary Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Calgary is $21.00 to $33.00 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 Calgary 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.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

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.

Arup’s Calgary office is situated on Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations (Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations, as well as home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, District 5 and 6. We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

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