Geospatial Analyst Intern (Available January - April 2024)

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 organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

The Opportunity

• Possible exposure to emerging technologies (i.e., AI, ML, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality) and their applicability to the Engineering domain in tandem with Geospatial technology.
• Data management, database schema definition and management, data visualizations.
• Development of web platforms, requirement gathering and process mapping.
• Understanding of spatial data structures (including 3D).
• User interface development, development of code/programs to automate workflows. 

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.

Qualifications     

• Interest in engineering standards and practices.
• Interest in using GIS for programming, software development and visualization. 
• Student studying in areas such as GIS/Spatial Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development and Information Technology or similar fields.
• Interest in the development and implementation of web GIS software utilizing ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal.
• Analytical capabilities, including use of ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS packages such as Network, Spatial and/or 3D Analyst.
• Technical expertise in using GIS. 
• Documenting workflows, creating standardized process documentation, and writing data processes.
• 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.
• Authoring code for the automation of processes and workflows, particularly with knowledge of Python libraries such as arcpy.
• Solid understanding of data management.
• Ability to define and create database schemas and relationships, with specific experience utilizing ESRI ArcSDE.

Preferred: 

• Curiosity, personal drive, and technical know-how.
• Experience with FME Desktop and/or server for similar automation.
• Digital aptitude for learning new data and automation software packages such as PowerBI and Power Automate.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to communicate ideas and solutions, with a positive and forward-thinking approach. 
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team. 
• Desire to deliver excellent services for clients. 
• Innovative problem solver, ability to think 'outside the box'.
• Ability to handle a diverse workload and good time management skillset. 
• Understanding of spatial data types and structures, including an interest in spatial data collection in engineering.

Our team’s notable projects

• Arup Inspect (https://www.arup.com/our-firm/arup-inspect)
• Mobility Mosaic, a mobile application for collecting advanced travel data and informing urban, aviation and transport planning
• As our reliance on renewable energy grows, it’s vital to ensure our offshore wind farms are performing as intended. Arup has developed a suite of digital services that optimize windfarm design and operation (https://www.arup.com/expertise/tools/digital-offshore-wind).
• Open-sourced data and analysis to help NGO's, governments, and firms understand homelessness trends because of COVID-19 and resulting shutdowns. (https://github.com/arup-group/social-data)
• Arup Solar – A collaborative design tool that analyses, in real time, a proposed building design, identifies how much sunlight it is likely to absorb, offers design options for shading and façade design (https://www.arup.com/expertise/tools/solar).
• Arup Virtual Engage (https://www.arup.com/expertise/tools/virtual-engage) 
• Arup Neuron (https://www.arup.com/projects/neuron)
• If buildings had a ‘brain’, monitoring their systems and responding in real time, how much more secure, comfortable and efficient could they become? We are answering that question with Neuron, using artificial intelligence to make our buildings, districts and cities healthier, more sustainable places to live and work (https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/digital/arup-neuron).
• Aviation Insights – A group of apps that allow us to evaluate levels of demand against an operator’s predictions (https://www.arup.com/expertise/tools/aviation-insights).
• Charge4All - Scaling curbside EV charging infrastructure using a digital enabled and equitable approach (https://www.arup.com/projects/charge4all)

What We Offer You

Each year, Arup seeks out students from around the world for our internship/ co-op programs. We look for diverse students with inquisitive minds and the desire to challenge themselves. Our interns learn quickly, are natural problem solvers and thrive on innovation. You will work alongside talented professionals and contribute to the success of real projects. In addition to on-the-job experience, we offer learning sessions with top leadership, site visits to local projects and social events.

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 remote work are available throughout the program.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly to begin the interview process. For any status updates regarding your candidacy please be sure to check your candidate portal.

Different people, shared values

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – 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. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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