Intern in Transport Planning

About the job

It develops concepts, studies and preliminary projects for a transport system that takes all urban mobility forms into account. The aim is to improve quality of life and the environment, increase safety and preserve the quality of the city. The staff of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Office are committed to all concerns and needs of cyclists and pedestrians. For this, we need your support.

Intern in Transport Planning

Become part of our team

Your work has an impact – for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Help shape the community and the future of this city with us: visible, tangible, sustainable.

The Directorate for Civil Engineering, Transport and Urban Green Spaces ensures an attractive public space. The Transport Planning department is responsible for a safe and city-compatible transport system.

What you will achieve

• Conducting traffic counts including installation and removal of measuring devices as well as analysing and preparing the measurement data
• Supporting the operational supervision of Bern's bicycle stations including quickly resolving minor issues and participating in larger adjustments and further developments
• Responding to enquiries from the public and handling related concerns
• Developing minor measures such as improving sight distances, removing pavement parking

What you bring

• (Ongoing) studies with a focus on geography, transport/spatial planning or similar
• Strong interest in transport planning issues (especially pedestrian and bicycle traffic)
• Enjoy working in a team
• Independent and structured working style
• Proficient use of common MS Office programmes (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Your benefits in Bern

For meaning & city life

With us, you make a difference. You help shape city life, take responsibility and make Bern more liveable.

Security & stability

We offer you fair pay, clear structures, regulated working hours and long-term prospects.

Space for your whole life

Our working model adapts to your life wherever possible. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony.

Growing with Bern

We give you room for development, further training and independent action.

Healthy in everyday life

With sport, exercise and advice, you stay in shape: physically, mentally, socially – and not just at the workplace.

Benefits for every day

We offer you practical extras that make your everyday life easier and more enjoyable.

Contact

If you have questions about the application process or the employer City of Bern, I am happy to help you.

Janine Lutz

HR Consultant

+41 31 321 64 47

Would you like to learn more about this position and our team at the City of Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to assist!

Eva Krattiger

Head of Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic

+41 31 321 71 39

Unsure if you meet all the requirements?

Even if you (still) do not meet all the requirements – we are curious, want to get to know you and look forward to your application!

Your application process

This is how the application process works with us:

Step 1: Online application

Submit your application documents online via our job portal. To allow us to process your documents further, you must create a login. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation. We assess each application individually based on the criteria in the job advertisement. This sometimes takes a little time. If your application fits, we will contact you for a first interview.

Step 2: Interviews

In the interview – by phone, on site or online – we want to get to know you. We check whether your expectations of the position match ours, what experience and skills you bring, whether you like our culture and how you fit into the team. If there is mutual interest and depending on the position, several interviews may take place. All your questions about the position, the team or the employment conditions are always welcome.

Step 3: Further steps in the process

Depending on the position, we arrange a trial or taster day, give you a professional task, organise a meeting with the team or invite you to an assessment. Usually, reference checks are also part of our application process. You will be transparently informed about all steps in the process.

Step 4: Application decision

Are you convinced by us and we by you? After a verbal offer, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents and information on how to proceed until you start the job. It did not work out? We look forward to you applying for other exciting positions despite the rejection.

For Bern. With heart. With impact.

More than 4,500 people work together in the City of Bern, spread across five directorates and more than 80 professions. We are committed with passion and conviction to the people who live and work here. Together we shape the community and the future of this city – visible, tangible, sustainable. For our city. For Bern.