Water - Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling Industrial Internship (Sep 2024)

About Arup UK

Arup is a well-known British professional global firm that offers customers planning, design, engineering, architectural, and advising services. The firm also offers technical consulting services such as fluid dynamics, geotechnical engineering, acoustic consulting, and lighting design.

Your role

Key areas the team works in include:

• Catchment science and management
• Dams and reservoir engineering
• Flood risk management
• Integrated drainage modelling and network rehabilitation
• Asset management
• Climate change studies
• Other key areas of work include natural flood management, river and waterway engineering, wastewater infrastructure and treatment, water resources management and water treatment and supply. 

To do this you would be: 

• Working with expert Arup colleagues in specialisms such as River Engineering, Flood Alleviation, Sustainability and Environmental Planning 
• Working with collaborators such as landscape architects, planners and environmental scientists 
• Meeting with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders – including site visits 
• Carrying out assessment, analysis and design 
• Using specialist modelling and hydrological software such as Flood Modeller, Tuflow, Flood Estimation Handbook, GIS 
• Undertaking feasibility studies and preparing technical reports 
• Helping to win and manage commissions from clients 
• Managing your own time and deadlines to meet project commitments 

Training & development

On this year-long Industrial Placement, 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 are regular learning sessions with the leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects, and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development. 

Benefits

Arup provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Regular learning sessions with leaders
• Site visits to local projects
• Social events
• Professional networking opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing programs

Career progression

The company aims to welcome as many students back into its other programs, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Depending on performance, there may be an opportunity to receive a permanent offer of employment upon graduating. Arup also tries to offer opportunities for experience within its wider teams so the successful candidate has a varied workload. 

Work-life balance 

Arup has embraced a flexible work model, allowing its employees to choose their working days across a seven-day week. The company's hybrid model, known as Work Unbound, prioritizes flexibility in deciding how and where employees work. This shift towards permanent flexible working aligns with Arup's vision for a dynamic and resilient workplace.

Culture & vibe

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• Arup is looking for individuals studying towards a Bachelor in Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)ideally with some degree of specialism towards catchment science predicted 2:1 or above. 

How to apply

The application process consists of the following stages:

• Online application form – basic details and application questions.
• Application review by a recruiter.
• Psychometric & ability assessments.
• Shortlisting
• A competency-based online Assessment Centre. These may vary depending on the role, but you’ll be given more information when you’re invited to attend.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com
• arup.com