Social Development Consulting Intern (Available January 2026)

Job description

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 interns to 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, in Spanish).
  
  
• Assisting with the development of innovative, sustainable and socially responsible solutions/projects to environmental problems, challenges and dynamics.
  
  
• Understanding and integrating national and international regulatory environment for gaining approval and viability at different stages of project delivery.
  
  
• Performing exciting teamwork to evaluate, select, and apply national and international environmental engineering planning standards and design techniques, procedures, and criteria for site development and master planning projects.
  
  
• Attending decision making scenarios with clients and other relevant stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design issues.
  
  
• Helping review and produce reports for environmental due diligence processes in Colombia and LatAm.

Is this role right for you?

• Working towards a bachelor's or undergraduate degree (pregrado, in Spanish) in Anthropology, Political Sciences, Sociology, or related subjects.
  
  
• Advanced proficiency (verbal and written, B2 or above) in English.
  
  
• Sound knowledge of national and international environmental aspects, citizen participation, community engagement, ethnic communities, resettlement issues or gender equity, among others.
  
  
• Professional demeanor.
  
  
• Outstanding communication skills essential for team-based working.
  
  
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
  
  
• Submit your resume and letter of motivation in English.
  
  
• Must be eligible to work in Colombia without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
  
  
• Candidates must be enrolled at one of the following universities to be considered, as we currently have agreements in place with these universities: Universidad Central, Universidad Nacional de Colombia based in Bogota, Universidad de la Sabana, Universidad El Bosque, Universidad del Rosario, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana based in Bogotá, Universidad de Los Andes, Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieros.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Bogotá Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Bogotá is COP 1,750,000 to COP 1,850,000 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 Bogotá will differ.

Next Steps
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis.

Once you've submitted your application, we'll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you've met the minimum requirements.

After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

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.

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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.

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