Specialist Structural and Mechanical Engineer Summer Internship (5938)

Descripción del puesto:

We are looking for students with curiosity, personal drive and technical know-how to join our Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research (STAR) team as Structural and Mechanical Engineering interns. 

Our team brings together engineers of the highest technical calibre to develop inventive, practical and sustainable solutions to complex problems. Our projects are diverse and often relate to buildings, infrastructure, offshore renewable energy and electric vehicles, giving our engineers the opportunity to develop a broad range of expertise while working alongside experts in their fields. 

www.arup.com/services/specialist-technology-analytics-and-research/

The Opportunity

We are looking for self-starting students with a passion for problem solving who combine these skills with a willingness to learn about the industry and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients. The internship will involve work on real life projects, gaining knowledge from our specialists, and valuable experience in a consultancy environment. 

Day-to-day responsibilities during the internship may include the following:      

* Conducting finite element analysis.
* Preparing structural calculations and structural design.    
* Completing research.     
* Visiting site and completing inspections, surveys and monitoring.    
* Developing digital tools.     
* Writing reports and preparing presentations.      
* Attending meetings and liaising with clients.     
* Supporting senior members of the team.      

The role is available in either Arup's Birmingham or London offices. The STAR team shares resource across these locations meaning that the same project opportunities are available in both.

Is this role right for you?

A successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of first principles engineering, an interest in numerical analysis and simulation, and be open to diverse applications of these. The activities we do as a team will resonate with them, and they should be strongly considering future careers in this field. They should be able to demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for digital technologies such as scripting and programming.

Candidates should be working towards an engineering degree at Master's level achieving a 2:1/60% or higher or equivalent. The degree may be in engineering science, mechanical, structural, civil, aeronautical or aerospace engineering. 

We expect a successful candidate to have taken, or be planning to take, at least one module in their third or fourth year covering one or more of the areas below and to have achieved (if undertaken already) a grade of 2:1 or above for such modules: 

* Structural analysis.      
* Computational analysis / finite element methods.      
* Dynamics / vibration.   
* Mechanics of solids.   
* Earthquake engineering.   
* Numerical analysis or simulation. 
* Structural assessment of existing buildings.

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: 6th December 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

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