Fire Engineering Intern (Available June 2026)

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

See it differently

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.

· 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

Is this role right for you?

· 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

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.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises 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.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Boston Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Boston is $22.00 to $43.50 per hour.

This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level.

are not included in the base salary.

Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Boston will differ

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential.

Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.

Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.

We will do everything we can to support you.

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