Electrical (Energy) Engineering Intern (Available July 2025)
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The opportunity
- This is a full-time, six-month internship (Pasantía) running during the 2nd semester, from July 2025 to January 2026
- Design and analysis of decarbonized energy systems in projects ranging from supply-side renewable generation to demand-side infrastructure and building control and efficiency, including onshore/offshore wind power plant, PV Solar plants, green hydrogen production, Biomass, among others.
- Design and analysis of energy storage systems, including green hydrogen production and storage, Battery Energy Storage System BESS, among others.
- Technical analysis of energy systems and electrical transmission & distribution infrastructure.
- Financial and commercial analysis of energy systems
- Participation in technical and commercial due diligence reviews of infrastructure assets for lenders and mergers and acquisitions.
- Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting and environmental and social impact
- Interact with other consultants, internally and externally, for business planning, financial advisory, and due diligence assignments
- Conduct market research across different infrastructure sectors and present findings to leadership.
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for current students who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
- Pursuing their bachelor’s degree (Pregrado) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Advanced proficiency (verbal and written, B2 or above) in English
- Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts
- The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels
- Analytical mindset and/or Strategic thinker
- Submit your resume in English.
- Scripting/Programming (Python, C++, or other) proficiency preferred
- Proficiency in PV systems (i.e. PVSyst or others) preferred.
- Minor in Economics, Public Policy or Business preferred
- Working understanding of project development process and project finance preferred
- Interest in renewable energy and decarbonization preferred
- Must be eligible to work in Colombia without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
- Candidates must be enrolled at one of the following universities to be considered, as we currently have agreements in place with these universities: Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Bogota, Universidad del Rosario, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad Central, Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Universidad de la Sabana, Universidad El Bosque, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas
Our team’s notable projects
- 205 MW onshore wind technical due diligence and Energy yield assessment in Colombia
- 130 MW onshore wind technical due diligence and energy yield assessment in Colombia
- 200 MW portfolio PV solar assets in Chile
- 220 MW portfolio PV solar assets in Mexico
- EV fleets and charging infrastructure assessment - Charge4All
- Green Hydrogen production pre-feasibility in Northern Colombia
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What we offer you |
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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 recognizes 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. Each year, Arup seeks out students for our internship program. We look for diverse students with inquisitive minds and the desire to challenge themselves. Our interns learn quickly, are natural problem solvers and thrive on innovation. You will work alongside talented professionals and contribute to the success of real projects. In addition to on-the-job experience, we offer learning sessions with top leadership, site visits to local projects and social events. |
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Next Steps |
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We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps. |
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Different people, shared values |
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Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. |
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