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Water Engineering Trainee

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday

Arup

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Arup doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We're looking for proactive and dynamic individuals, who have an interest in developing their career in the water sector. We also value:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering
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.
Knowledge of GIS tools and AutoCAD.
Speak English and Spanish fluently (C1). A third language would be a plus.

The role

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain and South Europe.

Kickstart your engineering career and design sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As part of the Water team in the Madrid office, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects accross Spain and beyond, developing sustainable and resilient designs.

Our team work on a diverse range of projects from city-wide and region-wide Masterplanning, to infrastructure designs for water, energy, rail, highways, aviation, date centres and building property projects. We work across all phases of projects from advisory, concept, through to detailed design and construction supervision. We deliver projects for a whole host of clients and organisations including government agencies (both national and local), local authorities, private developers, contractors, and utility companies. We collaborate and support others on projects across Europe and overseas as part of an unrivalled and diverse community of local and global experts.

What you'll do

Assist in the design and delivery of projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to technical analysis, modelling, and reporting, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project workshops, gaining valuable industry exposure.

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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About the company & team

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.

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