Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Design, engineering and operational support across the renewable energy sector

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Working alongside our clients, our renewable energy experts aim to support whole-system integration for each renewable energy asset. As an organisation that is curious and creative by nature, Arup's consultants provides innovative solutions and challenges convention, lending its technical, commercial and regulatory expertise across geographies to help deliver winning renewable energy projects.

The Opportunity

You will support and join a team that has established a reputation for supporting global projects both in Spain and internationally. Within the Energy team, you will be involved in delivering consulting and engineering services, particularly related to renewable energy and energy storage.

As a Renewable Energy Trainee At Arup, You Will

• Support the team in providing advice, design, and planning to major commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in the construction sector in Spain and worldwide.
• Have the opportunity to work in a portfolio that varies in scale, from providing techno-economic studies to help client to implement a renewable energy strategy, to assessing how to reduce the dependency on non-renewable energies.
• Workclosely with other teams as the electrical sustainability teams and providing advisory services for energy generation, and full design, from viability studies to operation phase.
  
  
  

Does this role inspire you?

We Are Looking For Someone Dynamic And Proactive Who Is Has a Great Interest In The Renewable Energy Sector. Ideally, You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled studies in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar .
• Interest in using and reviewing building energy generation specialized software (i.e., PVsyst, Helioscope, Homer, etc) .
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish skills.
• Knowledge of principles of electrical systems, low and high voltage .
• Interest in technical and/or regulatory aspects of energy market and generation.
  
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master's degree in Energy or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in renewable and distributed energy resources (i.e., photovoltaic solar energy, biomass, battery storage, thermal energy storage) .
• Interest in sustainable energy provision (i.e., PPAs, Renewable Energy Certificates, green tariffs) .
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems modelling software as Caneco, Amtech, Etap .
• Other languages such as French, Portuguese, or Italian would also be valuable .
  
  
  

Conditions

• Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University
• Immediate incorporation
• Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship)
• Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student
• Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.
  
  
  

How to apply for the internship?

To apply for this internship, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future.Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people.We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance.We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
  
  
  

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact [email protected]. We’re here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?