Zürich
Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Substations 80-100%
- 31 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Substations 80-100%
- Full-time
- Department: Energy (Power generation, T&D and Renewables)
- Contract Type: Permanent
Company Description
AFRY offers engineering, project management and consulting services that support the energy transition as well as industrial transformation and strengthen societal resilience. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine global reach with local expertise and comprehensive industry knowledge to sustainably shape the future for coming generations.
Become part of our Transmission & Distribution team. We have been active for decades in the field of planning facilities for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Addressing the associated environmental aspects completes our services.
To strengthen our team at the Zurich location, we are looking for a Junior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Substations as soon as possible.
Job Description
- Support in the technical processing of projects, e.g. with simple calculations, technical specifications, documentation and reports.
- Participation in the planning of substation projects – from the initial creation of analyses, studies and plans for new build and refurbishment projects of substations to accompanying later project phases.
- Participation in coordination with internal departments, technical coordination and leadership of interdisciplinary project teams.
- Assistance in preparing decision-making bases, e.g. through research, technical comparisons or preparation of documents.
- Support in creating schedule and cost overviews as well as maintaining project-related planning documents.
Qualifications
- Completed studies (ETH/FH/University) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy technology or a comparable technical field.
- Initial practical insights (e.g. through internships, working student activities or project work) in the field of high voltage technology or energy technology.
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, as well as French or Italian skills are an advantage.
- Basic understanding of relevant technical standards and legal foundations in the field of energy and the high voltage ordinance.
- Initial experience in collaboration on projects or with other specialist departments in the field of energy transmission and distribution is helpful but not mandatory.
- Careful, structured working style and willingness to take on responsibility step by step.
- Team-oriented, communicative working style and enjoyment of teamwork.
Additional Information
What AFRY offers:
- Participation in exciting infrastructure projects focusing on sustainability, resource conservation and the mobility of tomorrow.
- Cross-location collaboration in interdisciplinary teams as well as diverse opportunities for professional exchange and networking.
- Flexible working models that enable a good balance between work and private life.
- Structured onboarding as well as an individual buddy programme for a successful start.
- Extensive training and development opportunities within an international company.
- Comprehensive health and welfare offers to promote personal well-being.
- Modern working environment with space for personal responsibility, innovation and personal development.
Next steps:
- Application via the online application portal by selecting the desired location.
- For questions, the contacts from the Talent Acquisition team are happy to assist.
- After reviewing the application documents and coordinating with the responsible department, a prompt response will follow.
- The next step is a meeting via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our locations to discuss the position and mutual expectations in more detail.
Contact:
AFRY Deutschland GmbH
Ms Alice Eipl
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – People & Culture
M: +49 170 551 0450
Making Future
At AFRY, we ensure change in everything we do. Because change only happens when bold ideas come together. When we collaborate successfully, act innovatively and take different perspectives. This is how we shape the future. We are actively seeking qualified applicants who want to become part of our inclusive and diverse teams worldwide. Join us to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.
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