Intern Sustainability Unit Building Department 60 - 100%

About the job

develop | manage | realise

Building Directorate Canton of Zurich

60 - 100%

By arrangement, limited to 1 year

Intern Sustainability Unit Building Department

Do you want to deepen your knowledge in sustainable construction and help implement the measures of the cantonal climate and circular economy strategy? Then become part of our team in the Building Department of the Canton of Zurich. As client representatives, we are responsible for annual investment expenditures of around 500 million francs and take on a role model function in sustainable planning and construction.

Your tasks

• Co-design of specifications, e.g. for circular economy or life cycle assessment
• Support of project managers on topics such as biodiversity, heat mitigation and climate-adapted construction
• Evaluation of sustainability status reports and identification of improvement potentials
• Research on innovations in the field of sustainable construction
• Support in the preparation of presentations and decision-making documents

Your profile

• You have been studying architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering or environmental sciences (university, ETH, university of applied sciences) for at least 6 semesters
• Intrinsic motivation for sustainable construction and climate protection
• Independent, structured and responsible way of working

What to expect

• Versatile insight into sustainable construction projects
• Committed, open team in the heart of Zurich
• Practical work with impact

Your contact

Kathrin Sindelar

Head of Sustainability Unit

043 257 46 06

Head of Sustainability Unit

043 257 46 06

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Building Department is responsible for the development, realisation and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building. It ensures professional planning and realisation of new buildings, maintenance and art-and-construction projects of public buildings. It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources and high operational suitability.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

We offer…

Meaningful work

Mobile working / home office

Workplace near main station

Interaction at eye level

Your application process

Pre-selection

Online pitch

Initial interview

Final decision