Water Engineering Intern (Available June 2026)

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 sustainable water engineering solutions, including green infrastructure, flood risk mitigations, water treatment, water reuse, master planning, resilience planning, and sustainability assessments on a variety of site development and civil infrastructure projects

• Conduct data collection and field investigations

• Use ArcGIS or other georeferenced mapping platforms to prepare utility plans or hydrology/hydraulic maps

• Prepare 1-D and 2-D hydrologic and hydraulic models for flood risk assessments, stormwater management, and sanitary and potable water systems. Software may include programs such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, EPANET, InfoWater, and others

• Prepare calculations for water demand, pipe sizing, rainwater harvesting sizing and cost savings and other relevant hydraulic calculations for water systems

• Perform flood risk assessments of sites, infrastructure and communities

• Review and apply applicable codes, specifications and standards for the design and implementation of the above elements

• Develop awareness of interdependence among disciplines in delivering sustainable and resilient outcomes

• Provide work products for projects at various phases of planning, design and construction

• Successfully navigate the regulatory environment to gain approvals at various stages of project delivery

• Develop a big-picture awareness that permeates various skill areas in Arup

• Prepare reports, calculations, plans, exhibits and specifications

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

Is this role right for you?

• 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

San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco, CA is $26.50/hour to $47.50/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.

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.