Americas internship program

Taking your career forward

In the Americas, we offer both paid summer internship programs in the United States and Co-Op intern programs in Canada and Bogota.  We have a strong network of graduates who look forward to helping you settle into your role. You'll also have the support of more experienced team members, who are on hand to coach you through your projects.  
 
Our internships are an opportunity to take a test drive before you graduate and see what your future with us could look like. You will be paid for your work and depending on your discipline, you could get a taste of what it's like to work on projects like renewable energy, transport, sustainable cities and much more.

No two roles are the same, and here you’ll have freedom combined with personal responsibility from day one. Our internships are varied, challenging and rewarding, designed to provide you with real skills that you can carry forward once complete. Successful internships often lead to graduate positions, and this is a great opportunity to find out what it feels like to belong to an extraordinary collective at Arup.

Your internship experience

Our internship experience offers you many possibilities to shape a better world. From your first day, you’ll join a global community of experts in a supportive culture where we encourage individuality to thrive.  Your development blends hands-on experience with technical knowledge to give you the best possible launch pad for what will surely be an extraordinary career. In practice, this means: 

• Defined duration in line with your degree requirements.
• Continuous training to build your leadership and technical skills, through our Leadership Academy and Arup University. You will also have access to our global skills networks in the form of workshops and online self-enabled learning.
• Dedicated opportunities to connect with your cohort. You will get to spend some time with your peers, designed to focus on connection of your role to our strategy and becoming a great team member.
• Technical development gained through working alongside globally-recognized experts on projects that make an impact around the world.
• Build relationships with fellow interns, graduates and experts across the business, creating connections that help you learn, grow and thrive.
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and join networks that champion inclusion, belonging and positive change across Arup.
• Experience the power of shared imagination by collaborating with diverse teams, disciplines and perspectives to deliver meaningful outcomes.

What do we look for?

Eligibility

To be considered for an internship opportunity, your application must include a copy of your resume and meet the following criteria: 

• Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree program related to the internship.

Aside from your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, are curious and always eager to learn or explore new ways of working. 
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. 

We create an environment where members feel a sense of belonging, can bring their whole self to work and perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our interns.  We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds as well as people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments. 

Application process and timeline

We understand that applying for jobs can be a difficult, and, at times, daunting process. We’ve kept our process simple and straightforward so that you can perform at your best, and our Early Careers Team is always on hand to answer questions.

Not all roles have a fixed deadline; some are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close as soon as they're filled. Where a deadline does apply, check the vacancy for details, and apply as early as possible either way. 

If you need more support at any stage or have any questions, our FAQs below cover the most common questions, or you can reach out to us directly via AMREarlyCareers@arup.com