Intern in Spatial Planning and Mobility (80 - 100 %)

About the job

Aarau, as the cantonal capital, is an important economic, cultural and educational centre with a supraregional influence. As a forward-looking and modern employer, we rely on committed employees.

As the Urban Development Section and part of the City Building Office, we are committed to a future-oriented, sustainable development of the city of Aarau. To this end, we develop strategies, concepts and measures on the key topics of urban planning, mobility, neighbourhood and housing development, ecology and climate as an interdisciplinary team, taking into account social and economic aspects.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an intern immediately or by arrangement

You will be actively involved in various exciting planning and development processes and support the project managers of urban development in the areas of spatial planning and mobility.

Spatial planning and urban development:

Participation in the development of future-proof inner-city areas

Collaboration in the review and design of special use plans

Support in urban development projects, for example in the areas of housing development, interim uses and neighbourhood development

Mobility

Collaboration in the implementation of shared spaces in residential neighbourhoods

Support in the implementation of immediate measures in bicycle traffic

Participation in the expansion of the Aarau cycle network (comfort routes)

Collaboration in further projects to promote sustainable mobility

Other tasks

Assumption of administrative and organisational tasks

Support in internal and external communication

Assistance in responding to enquiries from politics and the public

The selection of projects is individual and oriented towards your interests, skills and development priorities.

You have (or are about to obtain) a Bachelor’s degree from OST University of Applied Sciences in "Urban, Transport and Spatial Planning", a Master’s degree in "Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems" from ETH Zurich or a comparable qualification. You are interested in issues of urban development, spatial planning and sustainable mobility and show an affinity for political processes as well as public planning tasks. Furthermore, you are articulate, communicative and curious and have an interest in interdisciplinary projects. Your precise and independent working style will assist you in project work.

Exciting and varied tasks await you in projects that shape the future development of the city. In doing so, you set accents for the spatial and transport planning development of Aarau. You will work in a motivated, dynamic team and benefit from attractive working conditions, equal opportunities and a good work-life balance. Your workplace is located in the lively old town of Aarau, just a few minutes’ walk from the station.

For questions, please contact Gabriela Brack, Deputy Head of Urban Development, T 062 843 42 96 (Tuesday - Thursday).

We look forward to receiving your application by 19 July 2026.