Apprenticeship as Draftsperson EFZ (Civil Engineering) - Start 2027

About the job

Your new role

As a Draftsperson EFZ specialising in Civil Engineering, you are involved in the planning and implementation of construction projects. You create basics, technical drawings and plans for structures such as roads, bridges or pipeline networks, thereby making an important contribution to the realisation of infrastructure projects.

At the start of a project, you carry out site surveys if required. Based on this data and existing plans, you create technical drawings, plans and digital terrain models using CAD programmes or by hand.

Your work mainly takes place in the office but is complemented by assignments outdoors. You work closely with engineers and other specialists.

Your tasks

• Creating basics, technical drawings and plans
• Working with CAD programmes and digital planning tools
• Producing 3D representations and detailed drawings
• Conducting site surveys
• Evaluating and implementing project data
• Collaborating with specialists from the engineering sector

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

What you bring

• Interest in construction technology and craftsmanship
• Good spatial imagination
• Logical thinking as well as precise and accurate working methods
• Enjoyment of technical drawing on the computer
• Quick comprehension
• Perseverance and concentration
• Teamwork skills
• Weather resistance
• Secondary school leaving certificate

What we offer you

A varied and future-oriented training

Work with modern CAD software and technologies

Support from experienced trainers

A respectful and supportive working environment

5 weeks’ holiday per year

Fair remuneration:

1st year of apprenticeship: CHF 770.–

2nd year of apprenticeship: CHF 980.–

3rd year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,380.–

4th year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,540.–

Monthly performance bonus for good results at vocational school and in the training company

Further information

All information about apprenticeships at the City of St.Gallen can be found at stadtsg.ch/lehre.

Your questions will be gladly answered by Dragica Vrhovac, Head of Vocational Training, at berufsbildung@stadt.sg.ch.

Please submit your application documents exclusively online.

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