Canada and Colombia internship program

Arup takes on Interns and co-op students from a broad range of degree subjects. A few of the factors we consider are relevant course content, practical experience, leadership and an interest in the business area. All roles are listed on our website with required criteria for the specific position.

Visit our website and search the relevant discipline. This will bring up all relevant vacancies, where you can read our job descriptions and select the vacancy that you are most interested in. At the bottom of the job description page, you will find a link to apply to the role.

For Colombia, applicants must be enrolled in universities local to our Bogota office that we have existing agreements with, which will be reflected in job descriptions. Applicants will be required to apply through their university portal along with our career page.

We begin accepting applicants four months prior to an internship start date, pre-screening is ongoing, and, if selected, interviews are typically held during the second month of the recruitment process. We encourage candidates to apply early during our recruitment cycles as we receive a high volume of applications per position, and we review candidates on an ongoing basis.

There is no simple answer to this question. Arup employees a range of Interns and co-op students from all different degrees and backgrounds. If you think you fit in with the culture of the firm and are passionate about making a difference, then there may be a role for you! Requirements may vary slightly from job to job, so refer to the job description for the role you are interested in to see if you meet the requirements.

Candidates can complete more than one application form per recruitment cycle. However, please only apply for locations and roles that are suited to your studies and career goals.

If you have not heard back on your application, this may mean you are still under consideration for that position. You can log into your candidate profile to see the most up to date status regarding your application.

Our vacancies are determined by business need in our 4 offices across Canada and Colombia. Learn more about our offices:

• Canada
• Colombia

We have a wide range of opportunities across our offices in many of our business areas. View our opportunities pages to see which business areas you can apply for based on your degree subject. We regularly opportunitiesacross all our areas of expertise.

When applying, applicants can see the month and year when the role starts and ends in the title of the role. For example: Civil Engineering Intern (Available January – July 2025) or Bridge & Civil Structures Engineering Intern (Available May 2025 - May 2026)

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country of application at the time they apply. This requirement, if applicable, will be reflected in the job description.

Unfortunately, Arup does not provide financial reimbursement for interns or co-op students who pursue any professional license or certification before or during their internship with Arup.

Training and professional development of our interns and co-op students is very important to us at Arup. There is a comprehensive portfolio of training available to enhance the knowledge, skills and outlook of all staff members. However, most of your learning will be done through on-the-job learning and exposure to real clients from the day you join.

Candidates have the opportunity to disclose any disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make any appropriate arrangements for you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interview and is not considered in any other context of your application.