Lighting Consulting Intern (Available June 2026) in New York, New York, United States bei 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 interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

• Develop concepts and strategies for lighting projects, with senior team members

• Lighting calculations (Electrical and Daylighting)

• Produce lighting modeling including building computer and physical models (3-D and 2-D)

• Develop visual materials to represent lighting designs, including using Photoshop and Adobe Suite

• Report writing

• Working on projects using Revit

• Giving initial structure to ideas through testing and evaluation using sketching, calculation tools and spreadsheets for discussion

• Working with vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects, product capabilities, and assist in facilitating meetings

• Attending project meetings and learning from listening, participating with teams, architects and other disciplines

Is this role right for you?

Required

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master's Degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Building Science, Theatre design or similar lighting-related field

• Core interest in the lighting design industry with an emphasis on architectural lighting design, daylighting, or architectural application of theatre lighting design

• Understanding of lighting fundamentals including photometric quantities, calculation techniques, and light source types

• Ability to model in 3D via Rhino, Revit or similar

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, MS word, Excel, and AGI 32 (or Dialux or similar lighting software).

• Capability to explain spatial design in a conversational manner and with visual context

• Coursework in Architectural or Lighting Systems Design and/or Building Systems Design

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred

• Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on lighting design

• Academic research with lighting focus

• Membership in IES and Student IALD

• Experience with Radiance or similar daylighting calculation platforms

• Experience in technical writing

• Exposure to programming such as, but not limited to linux shells, Python, C, PHP, etc.

• Presentation skills

• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organization skills

• Skilled in hand sketching, graphic design, or similar visual design capabilities

• Portfolio or work sample included in application

We’re looking for:

• 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.

Our intern experience offers you:

• 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

New York City Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City is $26.50 to $47.50 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 New York City, NY will differ.

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 if you’ve met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

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

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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.

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