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Trainee Fire Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 22 Oct)

Arup

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic person with a focus and interest to develop their career in fire safety. We also value:

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated a degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.

  • Speak English and Spanish fluently (C1). A third language would be a plus.Academic exposure to fire safety engineering, fire dynamics, heat transfer or structural behavior in fire.

  • Familiarity with fire modelling tools, such as FDS and/or structural modelling tools, such as LS-DYNA, including through academic coursework or projects.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

  • Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.

  • 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 graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.

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.

The role

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in fire safety engineering, joining a multidisciplinary team developing innovative and evidence-based solutions across a wide range of sectors and projects.

Working alongside experienced fire engineers, you will apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, develop your technical skills and gain an understanding of fire safety principles, codes and standards.

What you'll do

  • Support the development of fire safety strategies, working with multidisciplinary teams within Arup and external project teams.

  • Assist with performance-based fire engineering studies, including calculations and modelling related to fire and smoke behavior, evacuation and structural response to fire.

  • Support fire safety reviews and inspections of new and existing buildings and infrastructure, including reviewing drawings and contributing to technical reports.

  • Assist with the preparation of drawings, presentations and other technical documentation, with opportunities to gain exposure to fire protection systems design.

About Arup

Arup is a global consultancy providing extensive technical and advisory expertise across the built environment, drawing on more than 150 disciplines to shape infrastructure, buildings, energy and sustainability. Its work spans markets such as rail and high-speed transport, structural and civil engineering, building services, planning, and advisory services, with projects ranging from the Transpennine Route Upgrade to Little Island in New York City.

For international professionals, Arup presents itself as a borderless organisation: its careers portal organises vacancies by region (Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA) with current listings across countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia, and employees describe global project opportunities across offices. The corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish, and Arup's Spain-relevant track record includes being approached in 2014 by the Sagrada Família Foundation to help complete the remaining structural design of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The available first-party sources do not confirm specific Spanish office locations, so candidates should verify current Spain-based openings directly via jobs.arup.com.

Industry
Engineering Consultancy
Website
arup.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Arup recruits across four regions — Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and UKIMEA — with current listings on its careers portal spanning countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Arup's corporate website is published in English, German, French and Spanish.
  • Arup warns applicants about recruitment fraud: the Arup name has been used in recruitment scams, and candidates should never provide personal or financial information or send money to suspected fraudsters.
  • Career paths at Arup are flexible: 'There are plenty of defined career paths at Arup, but there's also a choose your own adventure path' — one engineer joined as a facade engineer and became a resilience leader.

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Additional information

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

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