Internship / Graduation Assignment Cities, Planning and Design

Internship / Graduation Assignment Cities, Planning and Design

Amsterdam, NL

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Amsterdam.

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world.

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

The Opportunity

We are excited to welcome an Intern to join our Cities, Planning, and Design team at Arup in the Netherlands! The internship start date is flexible, with opportunities to begin either after summer 2025 (September/October) or at the beginning of 2026 (January/February).

As an Intern in Transport or Urban Planning or Urban Design, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by experienced mentors, you’ll contribute to impactful projects such as stations and hubs, active and smart mobility initiatives, strategic planning, and urban design—all aiming to enhance our cities.

Based in our vibrant Amsterdam office, you’ll work in a dynamic and collaborative space, surrounded by a diverse team of Dutch and international colleagues and connected to Arup’s global network.

As an Internship / Graduate Assignment at Arup, you will:

Our aim is to empower you to fully leverage your imagination, technical expertise, and experience to achieve remarkable outcomes. Together, we will design a tailored internship or graduation assignment that aligns with your goals and aspirations. With the mentorship and support of senior colleagues, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as:

• Development of sustainable and innovative traffic, transport systems, and active mobility planning.
• Planning and design of stations, hubs, and pedestrian infrastructure, including modelling.
• Smart mobility solutions such as shared mobility, zero-emission zones, and road user charging.
• Agent-based modelling, transport modelling, data analysis, programming, and integrating mobility with urban planning and design.
• Translating plans into spatial designs with a focus on integral and holistic approaches.

Does this role inspire you?

You can identify yourself with our values and you want to collaborate with us in shaping a better world with innovative projects. To maintain Arup’s high-quality standards, we are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

• Currently completing at least the second year of study in Built Environment.
• Proficient in Dutch and/or English (B2-C level, verbal and written).
• Passionate about designing cities, villages, and infrastructure for optimal impact.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, international environment, aligning with Arup's ethos and values.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. 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:

We offer you a job in a multicultural and informal international working environment with excellent colleagues. Arup is a place where creativity, innovation and exciting technical challenges are always possible; we are part of a team that enjoys what they do, embracing a unique culture. As a global firm we can develop careers in the Netherlands or abroad through international assignments, and our commitment to training and development is fundamental to ensure we continue to develop our staff and look to the future requirements of our clients. We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup. Are you working on your BEP or don't have it yet? You can also do BEP with us!
• 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.
• Flexible working: You can work all days in the office, but could also work 2 days a week from home if that suits your planning better. Arup arranges all facilities so that you can work from home ergonomically and responsibly.

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. 

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

Then we look forward to receiving your application. You can submit your CV and motivation using the “apply” button via our website www.arup.com/careers.

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