Canada and Colombia co-op program

When you join Arup, you become a member of an extraordinary collective where your individuality can thrive. From day one of our program, you will work alongside skilled professionals on meaningful projects. Your ideas and fresh thinking will help us solve complex challenges like building resilience to climate change, enhancing biodiversity and addressing social inequality.

At Arup, we offer paid co-op positions in Canada and Colombia. You will work closely with teams and contribute to the success of the projects we are working on. We have a strong network of graduates who look forward to helping you settle into your role. You'll also have the support of more experienced team members, who are on hand to coach you through your projects.

Our co-op positions give you the chance to explore what a future with Arup could look like before you graduate. You'll gain valuable real-world experience on projects related to renewable energy, transport, sustainable cities and much more.

No two roles are the same and here you'll have freedom combined with personal responsibility from day one. Our co-operative education program allows for varied, challenging and rewarding work, designed to provide you with real skills that you can carry forward once complete. If you are successful in your time with us, this often leads to graduate positions.

Our co-operative education program offers: Defined duration in line with your degree requirements; Continuous training to build your leadership and technical skills through our Leadership Academy and Arup University; Dedicated opportunities to connect with your cohort; Technical development through working alongside globally recognized experts on projects that make an impact across the globe; Build relationships with fellow interns, graduates and experts across the business; Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and join networks that champion inclusion, belonging and positive change across Arup; Experience the power of shared imagination by collaborating with diverse teams, disciplines and perspectives to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Eligibility: Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree related to the role; For roles in Canada, students available for the full program duration; For Colombia, students enrolled in universities local to Bogotá office and available for a six-month program.