Job description
Summer Internship - Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & HV Networks
Job Details
- Locations:Birmingham, Manchester
- Job Type:Summer Internship
- Closing Date:11 April 2026
- Ref:6095
Interested In This Role?
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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
Our team of Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the UK and worldwide. We work with clients from a wide range of industries including but not limited to:
- Electricity network owners such as National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks
- Energy developers – Offshore and onshore wind, HVDC interconnectors, hydro, solar PV, hydrogen, BESS, waste-to-energy
- Industrial Clients – Data centres, Industrial/Commercial parks
- Energy Investors – Seeking to understand the impact of technical risks on a potential investment
We are driven by producing technically excellent, innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.
The Opportunity
For this 6–12-week Summer Internship, we are seeking enthusiastic early career professionals with an interest in power systems analysis and high voltage electrical design to work with us over the summer. This will give you the opportunity to be at the heart of the energy transition, working on power system analysis, design and research that will help to deliver a more secure, sustainable and resilient electricity network in the face of increasing complexity.
Under the mentorship of our senior engineers, you will have the opportunity to work on several different projects, some of which may be external client-facing and some of which may be internal research and development projects. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our projects and delivery teams, you may work alongside a wide range of experts. The role will enable you to deepen not only technical skills but also communication and management skills.
You'll join an unrivalled, inclusive community of experts, where everyone is encouraged to develop their career path and skillset, working with team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients.
Is this role right for you?
For this opportunity, we are seeking undergraduate students who:
- Are working towards a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ideally in your penultimate year). Study towards a Master's in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Science, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Communications Engineering is advantageous. A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) is preferred
- Studying, or have studied, an IET accredited course
- Have a good understanding of power systems analysis and/or experience of electrical design projects.
- Have some experience with coding languages would be an advantage
- Possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for a career in electrical engineering, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
- Have an analytical thought process and ability to innovate and think broadly
- Possess an aptitude to work on their own initiative and be proactive
We're looking for:
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.
You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer 2026.
Advert closing date: 11th April 2026
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
What we offer you
Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.
As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.
Next steps
Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.
Different people, shared values
At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together.
At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – 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.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our assessment places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role. Please refer to these requirements per each role advertised.
We appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.
