Summer Internship - Civil Engineer - Energy (6102)

Job Description:

Arup has made sustainability and the transition to net zero a priority in its operations and project work . Our team of civil engineers contribute to the firm's work on modelling, co-ordination, integration and design for a broad range of energy , water, maritime and broader infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

On this 12-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.

Our Civil Engineers can find themselves working in partnership with our experts in buildings, bridges, tunnels, geotechnics, water, river and coastal engineering, environmental consulting and transport planning. Energy, collaboration, and effective communication is fundamental to bring these elements together as our Civil Engineering teams are often at the core of these disciplines acting as integrators or facilitators. Our teams also work closely with many external bodies to deliver projects from clients and architects to statutory approval organisations.

You'll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. This year's and previous interns have worked on projects for the Environment Agency/ Natural Resources Wales, Network Rail/TRU, Site Developers, and Sellafield gaining great experience of engineering in the real world. 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. We will also try to ensure that you get varied work throughout your year with us to help you think about which aspect of civil engineering you would like to follow.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

* Are working towards an undergraduate degree or higher in civil engineering, with prediction of 2:1 or higher.
* Have strong numerical and analysis skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or a coding language.
* Ability to think creatively and desire to continuously learn and develop while solving engineering problems
* Have an awareness of neighbouring disciplines and a desire to learn more to support appreciation of the context in which problems exist and a creative approach to problem solving
* Able to be flexible to the needs of the business and changes to projects

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 Summer 2026.

Advert closing date: 1st May 2026

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

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