Shape a future with purpose at Arup in SpainHighlighting Digital Strategy & TransformationArup'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 work brings together data analytics, automation, digital creativity, and emerging technologies, with the multidisciplinary engineering and domain knowledge breadth of Arup. We embed digital processes and tools throughout the whole lifecycle of a project, from inception and design, to construction, management, maintenance and retrofit. The team in Madrid works on urban digital twins for public administrations, BIM-GIS integration, smart city data infrastructure, and AI applied to the built environment, combining technical delivery with bid development for national and international clients.
The OpportunityJoin our Digital team in Madrid, you will work alongside consultants, engineers and architects on projects that range from urban digital twins and smart city platforms to BIM and GIS workflows for buildings and infrastructure, with public and private clients in Spain and abroad..
As a Digital Advisory Trainee at Arup, you will:- Support the delivery of digital twin, smart city and BIM/GIS projects for public administrations and private clients
- Prepare client deliverables under the supervision of project managers: technical reports, use case catalogues, requirements analysis, and methodology documents
- Contribute to bids and tenders: analysing RFPs, mapping standards and regulatory requirements, drafting technical sections, and supporting commercial actions
- Participate in client workshops, interviews and stakeholder sessions to gather requirements and validate solutions
- Collaborate across work areas including urban digital twins, BIM-GIS integration, smart city data infrastructure, and AI applications in the built environment
Does this role inspire you?We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic who is willing to develop their career in this area. Ideally, you'll bring:
- Currently studying Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science or similar with interest or experience in programming.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
- Basic Python skills for data analysis and scripting; experience or interest in GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS, FME) and BIM (Revit, IFC); familiarity with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, React) is a plus..
- Comfortable working across different topics (smart construction, decarbonization, smart cities, infrastructure) while developing depth in one or two areas of the built environment.
- Have an eye for detail and design: high presentation skills and experience in presenting work results.
- Curiosity about AI and large language models, and how they can be applied to consulting workflows and the built environment.
- Data-driven analytical thinking and problem solving.
- To enjoy a creative and unpredictable process, thrive in a rapidly changing environment, and be enthusiastic about designing strategies and methodologies to address complex problems.
- High level of English and Spanish (C1).
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
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?