Industrial Internship - Civil Engineering - Energy

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. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

On this year long Industrial Placement 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 are 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 back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future.

Arup Engineering teams thrive on the diversity of our work. Projects undertaken by our Bristol Energy team include energy advisory work in fixed offshore wind, floating offshore wind, tidal and hydrogen projects, alongside structural engineering and geotechnical analysis for offshore wind foundation, substation and artificial nesting structure design.

We often play a key role in large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Our teams are involved in work throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept stage through to detailed design and construction, for a wide range of both public and private sector Clients.

Joining Arup is an excellent opportunity for an Intern Engineer during the course of their degree to gain experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Energy, collaboration, and effective communication is fundamental to success as our Engineering teams are often at the core of these projects acting as integrators or facilitators, working closely with many internal specialists and external bodies from clients and contractors to statutory approval organisations.

Our Engineering teams undertake a wide range of renewable energy related projects. You will be responsible for producing design reports, drawings and calculations, specifications, as well as Feasibility Studies and Business Cases.

You will be working with a broad range of Clients such as energy companies, offshore renewable developers, research institutes and public sector bodies. You will also have the opportunity to meet with Clients and Stakeholders, collaborating with others, both within Arup and external to Arup.

Typical day to day tasks may include but are not limited to, working with a diverse range of Arup colleagues in a range of specialisms such as site development, sustainability and environmental planning; working with collaborators such as environmental specialists and planners; meeting with clients and other stakeholders; developing and appraising options and supporting the production of business cases; undertaking feasibility studies and preparing technical reports; creating digital solutions to manipulate, analyse and report on large and complex datasets; carrying out assessment, analysis and design; and preparing specifications. In delivering our work our engineering teams use a variety of design tools and software such as Orcaflex, Python, LS-DYNA, GIS, AutoCAD in addition to internally developed design packages.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for people 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.

Do you fit the below criteria:

• We are looking for candidates who are working towards a bachelor's or master's level degree in a relevant Engineering Degree. This could include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or similar.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to deliver high quality work for a range of Clients.
• A good communicator who thrives on working either on your own or in a team environment.
• Have a passion for creating a sustainable future for all and Shaping a Better World.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025 in the Arup Bristol Office.

Please note: We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to adaptable benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and adaptability to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.