The Opportunity
On this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects – adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.
Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.
Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to the following industries:
Water - Clean water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution.
Energy - H ydro, CHP, waste-to-energy, wind, gas , PV Solar , hydrogen , biogas.
Power - Energy Storage, HV/LV Transmission and Distribution.
Industrial Clients - Process systems, power and steam generation, chemical handling.
Process - F ood and beverage processing.
As an Electrical Engineer with drive, you will be a key part of the team, you will be producing Single Line Diagrams, Load schedules , Instrument and T elemetry S chedules, Cable Calculations , Specifications and General Arrangements as well as developing Outline Installation Method Statements. Your role will involve working with Mechanical , Process and Civil Engineers in a stimulating environment with a myriad of opportunities to apply your knowledge and expertise to a range of exciting projects.
You'll provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates who are working towards a bachelor's or master's level degree in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Science, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering or Communications Engineering.
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.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Advert closing date: 15th November 2025
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
