After interning with Arup, what helped you make the decision to join full time?

I really enjoyed my time as an intern. I got the opportunity to work on three projects and gained a lot of valuable experience. I was given tasks that challenged me, but I also had good support as I navigated these challenges. I also really enjoyed the culture at Arup and appreciated how friendly the Toronto office was. This made my decision to return as a Grad very easy!

When did you first learn about Arup and why did you choose to join as an intern?

I first learned about Arup in my second year at school. Arup has a great reputation and project portfolio, so I was interested in learning more. When I found a position that matched my experience, I applied and was excited about what I learned in the interview which led to my decision to join as an intern.

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I really enjoyed my time as an intern. I got the opportunity to work on three projects and gained a lot of valuable experience. I was given tasks that challenged me, but I also had good support as I navigated these challenges. ”

What does your day as a civil engineer look like?

The Civil team in Toronto does lots of different work. This includes roadway design, utilities, land development, water, and more. I work on a few projects with the engineers on my team to help deliver projects that are in phases ranging from conceptual design, to detailed design, and also in construction. Typically, every day is different depending on what project I’m working on but I’m learning a lot!

How has Arup’s culture shaped your experience entering the workforce?

There are a lot of things about Arup that make it unique. To start, Arup is very connected globally. I have been able to reach out to people in offices all around the world for quick project questions very easily, and people are always happy to help. Arup also encourages its staff to work in different offices and gain international experience which is something I’m interested in trying eventually. Arup also has many Employee Resource Groups, such as Ebony Connection, a group I’m apart of which is focused on connecting Black Arupians around the Americas. Finally, the people at Arup have helped shape my experience entering the workforce. I’ve met so many helpful people in the last year who have donated their time to mentoring me and answering any questions I have, and I’ve also made many friends!

How do you reduce your carbon footprint?

I live in Toronto, so I’m able to take transit into work every day. I also try and walk and bike instead of driving whenever I’m able. I also thrift and donate clothing to minimize waste. There’s definitely more I could do to reduce my carbon footprint and I’m learning a lot about that at work.