Trainee Water Engineering
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain and South Europe.
Kickstart your engineering career and design sustainable solutions for tomorrow.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As part of the Water team in the Madrid office, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects accross Spain and beyond, developing sustainable and resilient designs.
The Opportunity
Our team work on a diverse range of projects from city-wide and region-wide Masterplanning, to infrastructure designs for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation, date centres and building property projects. We work across all phases of projects from advisory, concept, through to detailed design and construction supervision. We deliver projects for a whole host of clients and organisations including government agencies (both national and local), local authorities, private developers, contractors, and utility companies. We collaborate and support others on projects across Europe and overseas as part of an unrivalled and diverse community of local and global experts.
As a Water Trainee at Arup, you will:
Assist in the design and delivery of projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to technical analysis, modelling, and reporting, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project workshops, gaining valuable industry exposure.
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for proactive and dynamic individuals, who have an interest in developing their career in the water sector. We also value:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of GIS tools and AutoCAD.
- Speak English and Spanish fluently (C1). A third language would be a plus.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.
Benefits that work for you:
- Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
- 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 graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
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 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 visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?