Trainee Energy Efficiency

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Make a tangible impact on the energy transition.

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.

Our Energy team is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions for a more resilient future. We collaborate closely with clients across various sectors to decarbonize operations, optimize energy efficiency, and integrate renewable energy sources. Join us and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact on communities in Spain and globally.

The Opportunity

Start your career in energy consulting and gain hands-on experience working on diverse projects that address critical challenges in the energy transition.

This is your chance to support and join a team that has established a reputation for supporting global projects, both Spanish and international. We offer consulting, advisory, design and planning support services to the main commercial, industrial and institutional clients in Spain and around the world.

As an Energy Efficiency Trainee at Arup, you will:

• Support the delivery of consulting services across a range of areas, including decarbonization, energy transition and energy efficiency.
• Contribute to techno-economic studies, energy audits, and feasibility assessments for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary teams, including Climate and Sustainability specialists, to provide holistic solutions.
• Develop your expertise in energy modeling software and apply it to real-world projects.
• Gain exposure to client interactions and project management, building valuable consulting skills.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Currently studying a degree or masters in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Fluent level of English and Spanish skills.
• Interest industrial preferably, or commercial building energy audits.
• Interest in building physics, building energy modelling, energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

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 beatriz.estefania@arup.com. We’re here to support you.

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