Industrial Placement - Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer - Energy, Water & Resources - Cardiff Or Birmingham

Industrial Placement - Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer - Energy, Water & Resources

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

On this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.

Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

In this role you will:

Design and deliver mechanical elements of water and wastewater treatment and pumping projects.

Support frameworks and projects for clients such as Welsh Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities and Severn Trent.

Work alongside Electrical and ICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) engineers to deliver integrated MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) solutions

Provide design leadership, technical assurance, equipment specification, multidisciplinary coordination and support to Design Managers and Project Managers.

The team is looking to expand beyond its traditional water focus into energy-related work.

Areas highlighted in team strategy documents include renewables, hydrogen, hydropower, heat networks, energy storage and decarbonisation projects.

• Assist with the design of water and wastewater treatment works.




• Support the design of pumping stations, pipework systems, reservoirs and flood defence assets.




• Carry out engineering calculations such as pump sizing, hydraulic assessments and equipment selection.




• Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules.

Support production of design documentation through concept, outline and detailed design stages

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

Studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering.

Skills and experience Interested in solving problems that affect the way we live.

Alongside 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, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.




• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Industrial Placement - Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer - Energy, Water & Resources - Cardiff or Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom