Lighting Design Intern (Available June 2026)

ARUP Group • Los Angeles, CA

54d • $24 - $48

About The Position

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 inside of Photoshop and Adobe Suite Report writing Working on projects using Revit Giving initial structure to ideas through testing and using spreadsheets, reports, sketching and analyses for discussion Working with vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects and assist in facilitating meetings Attending meetings and learning from listening, participating with teams, architects and other disciplines

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Building Science, Theatre design or similar 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, AutoCAD, Revit and/or SketchUp
• Experience with MS word, Excel, and Adobe Suite
• Experience with AGI-32, Dialux, or similar lighting software
• Capability to explain spatial design in a conversational and visual context
• Coursework in Architectural or Lighting Systems Design and/or Building Systems Design
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• Portfolio or work sample included in application
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on lighting design preferred
• Academic research with relevant focus preferred
• Membership in IES and Student IALD preferred
• Experience with Radiance preferred
• Experience with technical writing preferred
• Exposure to programming such as, but not limited to, Python, C++, C# preferred
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
• Skilled in hand sketching preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 inside of Photoshop and Adobe Suite
• Report writing
• Working on projects using Revit
• Giving initial structure to ideas through testing and using spreadsheets, reports, sketching and analyses for discussion
• Working with vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects and assist in facilitating meetings
• Attending meetings and learning from listening, participating with teams, architects and other disciplines

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees