Summer Intern - Electrical Engineer APM

Application Closing Date: 6th November 2026 \- Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our paid Intern \& Placement programme is designed to give you a hands\-on insight into the work we do as a company and help to develop skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme is based on Arcadis’ core values, giving you both technical training and support to help you develop both personally and professionally whilst with us. You will be exposed to real projects and clients and given a range of experiences to immerse yourself into over the course of your 10–12\-week internship or 12\-month placement.

Role accountabilities:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Intern Electrical Engineer to join our growing Electrical \& Instrumentation (E\&I) team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands\-on experience on innovative projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial sectors while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, gaining exposure to electrical power systems, instrumentation design, commissioning, and construction support activities. This internship will provide valuable insight into the role of an Electrical Engineer and help you develop both your technical and professional skills.

What You'll Do

As a Summer Intern Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Support the design of electrical power distribution systems and building services.


• Assist in producing electrical drawings, schematics, and single\-line diagrams.


• Contribute to electrical design calculations, including cable sizing, voltage drop, lighting studies, and load assessments.


• Gain experience in short\-circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.


• Support the development of utility service matrices and engineering databases.


• Assist with preparing technical specifications, reports, and project documentation.


• Take part in site surveys, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.


• Work closely with process, mechanical, HVAC, architectural, construction, and validation teams.


• Learn and apply industry standards, engineering principles, and best practices.

Our Summer Internship Programme provides the opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while working on world\-class pharmaceutical, life sciences, and industrial projects. You will receive support and mentorship from experienced engineering professionals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain valuable exposure to both office\-based and site\-based activities. The programme offers an inclusive and supportive environment where you can develop your technical skills, build your professional network, and gain insight into future career opportunities within our growing engineering team.

• Accepted Degrees: Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Qualifications \& Experience:

• You will be working towards a degree in a relevant subject


• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player


• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.


• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills\-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion \& Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED\&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT\+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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