Summer Internship - Urban Energy Systems

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 6-week Summer Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add 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 has made sustainability and the transition to net zero a priority in its operations and project work.  Our Urban Energy teams are multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, data scientists and environmental specialists who lead the firm's work on city decarbonisation plans, whole systems energy modelling, energy masterplanning and heat network development. We integrate technical, commercial, planning and policy expertise to help clients make informed decisions about energy system design, energy infrastructure and technology investments, decarbonisation strategies and policy design and implementation.

Our areas of business include:

• Research and modelling of energy use, emissions, and related data to inform climate change and sustainability strategies for cities, institutions and the private sector.
• Cost benefit analysis and economic analysis of climate change impacts and interventions.
• Modelling and design of distributed energy systems such as district heating, power generation (including renewables), storage (both electrical and thermal) and microgrids.
• Energy masterplanning, including techno-economic analysis, feasibility assessment of low carbon distributed energy systems.  
• Multi-disciplinary strategic planning, policy analysis and advisory for cities, drawing on robust evidence bases and tools.
• Technical advice for investors and developers on low carbon energy investments including business cases, commercialisation, and procurement.
• Delivery of engineering services to support clients from project concept through design, construction, and operations. 

We have opportunities for Summer Interns to join our teams of bright professionals in several of our UK offices.

You will work on a variety of projects ranging from detailed research studies to strategic planning and policy advice for city governments and other organisations. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Gathering, processing, and interpreting data from a variety of sources
• Building and updating simulation and data analysis models
• Co-ordinating with colleagues across disciplines, including engineers, economists and other specialists
• Supporting senior colleagues in developing design solutions and evaluations
• Supporting project managers on project management and administration
• Report writing and input to presentations
• Organising internal and external events
• Supporting preparation of proposals for new project commissions 

The diverse nature of our work means that you will be working for a variety of clients, on projects across a wide range of markets including organisations focused on low carbon and climate resilient development, financial institutions, banks and other investors, developers, local governments, and utilities, among others. Our work is grounded in rigorous analysis and informed by engineering, economic, policy and governance perspectives. 

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates who:  

• Are working towards an undergraduate degree or higher in engineering, physics, maths, computer science or an allied numerate discipline with prediction of 2:1 or higher.
• Have excellent numerical and analytical skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• Have an interest in, or knowledge of, national and local energy systems, infrastructure and their operations and legislation. 
• Are committed to a low carbon future.

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer (June/July) 2025.

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.