Energy Specialist Intern

Arup; Puerto Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 22,320,000 - 24,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Arup in Bogotá, Colombia offers a full-time six-month internship (Pasantía) to engineering students. You will assist in designing and analyzing decarbonized energy systems, including wind, solar, hydro and green hydrogen projects, as well as storage and grid infrastructure.

The role involves due diligence, market research, and collaboration with senior consultants. We seek motivated students pursuing an engineering degree with strong English skills, organizational ability, and an interest in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or energy systems engineering or related field.
• Strong English (verbal and written) and ability to submit resumes in English.
• Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and analysis of decarbonized energy systems across renewables and building control.
• Design and analyze energy storage systems including green hydrogen and BESS.
• Perform technical analysis of energy systems and electrical transmission & distribution.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis from a technical standpoint.
• Participate in due diligence reviews for lenders and M&A.
• Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting and ESG impact.
• Interact with consultants and leadership for business planning and due diligence.
• Conduct market research across infrastructure sectors and present findings.

Skills

English proficiency (B2+)

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Prioritization & organization

Presentation skills

Team-based collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Energy Systems Engineering

Tools

PV systems (PVSyst)

Job description

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 and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time, six-month internship (Pasantía)

• Assisting Design and analysis of decarbonized energy systems in projects ranging from supply-side renewable generation to demand-side infrastructure and building control and efficiency, including onshore/offshore wind power plant, PV Solar plants, hydro power plants green hydrogen production, Biomass, among others.
• Design and analysis of energy storage systems, including green hydrogen production and storage, Battery Energy Storage System BESS, among others.
• Technical analysis of energy systems and electrical transmission & distribution infrastructure.
• Financial and commercial analysis of energy systems, from technical standpoint
• Participation in technical and commercial due diligence reviews of infrastructure assets for lenders and mergers and acquisitions.
• Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting and environmental and social impact
• Interact with other consultants, internally and externally, for business planning, financial advisory, and due diligence assignments
• Conduct market research across different infrastructure sectors and present findings to leadership

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Working Pursuing their bachelor’s degree (Pregrado) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical engineerng, Mechatronics engineering, energy systems engineering or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency (verbal and written, B2 or above) in English and Submit your resume in English.
• Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts.
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working .
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Analytical mindset and/or Strategic thinker.
• Proficiency in PV systems (i.e. PVSyst or others) preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in Colombia without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Interest in renewable energy and decarbonization preferred
• Working understanding of project development process and project finance preferred

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• 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.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Our intern experience offers you:

• Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
• Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
• Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

Bogota, Colombia Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in this office is from COP 2,000,000 to COP 2,200,000 per month. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Bogota will differ.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – 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 .

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