Trainee - Bau / Umwelt / Verkehr + Infrastruktur — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Full description
We design Zurich from the ground up: liveable and climate-neutral. Bring your expertise and work with us on a future-oriented city. As of 1 March 2027 or by appointment, we are looking for you for our 20-month trainee program.
Tasks
- You work on challenging projects in various business areas: Transport + Urban Space / Planning + Project Planning / Realization / Preservation of Value.
- You lead road construction and plant management projects under guidance.
- You work in interdisciplinary project teams.
- You use tools of project management and controlling.
Profile
- Higher education in civil engineering, transport engineering, environmental engineering or infrastructure systems (Bachelor or Master)
- Stylistic German in Word and Writing
- Self-responsible and service-oriented action
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Interest in project implementation in the sense of digital planning, construction and operation
We offer
- The opportunity to shape the future of the largest Swiss city.
- A workplace located within walking distance to the HB Zurich.
- The opportunity to build up your own network within and outside the administration.
- Individual coaching in order to fully exploit your potential and to grow both professionally and personally – with versatile training and further education opportunities, be it professional, personal or especially in the field of digitalization in the construction industry.
- The opportunity to combine work and private life with flexible working hours, home office and a holiday model.
- Very good remuneration, contribution to food costs, health and mobility contributions and a solid pension fund with an above-average share of the employer.
- A culture that is shaped by respectful, reliable, ambitious and inclusive values and an employer who lives equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Good chances for a permanent position as overall project manager.
About us
For a high quality of life: The approximately 350 employees of the civil engineering office shape the mobility and public space in the largest city in Switzerland every day.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 57'500 - 87'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadt Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadt Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadt Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Stadt Zürich?
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