Trainee Transport Planner

**Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain**

**C**ontribute to diverse projects and gain hands-on **transport planning** experience**

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Our transport networks are also key to achieving net zero goals, while enabling cities and towns to develop, improving social and economic participation for all. Our projects are interdisciplinary in nature, combining the knowledge, skills and passions of transport planners, modelling specialists and engineers, making Arup's services unique in the global market.

**The Opportunity**

Our Madrid office is looking for an Engineering or Geography student to support our team based in Madrid. The person will gain experience in the preparation of various transportation planning studies for a broad portfolio of projects.

**As a Transport Planner Trainee at Arup, you will**:

- Collaborate in the construction and simulation of transportation models. Data collection, network coding and demand analysis. Learning to use traffic simulation programs, such as Vissim, Aimsun, TransCAD, Visum.
- Support in pedestrian modelling projects. Creation of the geometric model, demand coding, users, etc. Learning to use pedestrian simulation programs such as MassMotion and/or Legion.
- Participate in projects to evaluate transportation alternatives, mobility plans, and traffic and mobility studies.
- Analyse examples of national and international best practices to identify innovative and applicable solutions.
- Support in the preparation of presentations and reports related to transportation studies and traffic modelling work carried outs.
- Have a positive attitude and work as a team. Have initiative and responsibility, as well as have good customer relations and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Be self-motivated, eager to learn and experience new challenges every day.

**Does this role inspire you?**

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and dynamic with good computer skills and a desire to work on demanding projects. Ideally, you’ll bring:

- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Urban Planning or a related field.
- Advanced use of the Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluency in Spanish and English (C1 level).

**Bonus Points if you have**:

- Desire to improve transportation systems and desire to learn.
- Numerical and analytical inclination, with good computer knowledge.
- Experience in other representation tools such as GIS knowledge, traffic simulation softwares (VISSIM, VISUM, Aimsun, or similar) or programming (Python).
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing the results of analysis and modeling.
- Previous experience in the sector will be valuable but not essential.

**Conditions**
- Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University.
- Immediate incorporation.
- Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship).
- Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student.
- Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.

**Why Arup?**

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future. Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

**Benefits that work for you**:

- **Professional Growth & Development**: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
- **Global Opportunities**: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- **Financial Well-being & Ownership**: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- **Well-being and Culture**: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility polic