Traineeship «Digital Built Environment» (m/w/d) — ETH Zürich

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Traineeship "Digital Built Environment" (m/f/d)

80%-100%, Zurich, temporary

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Become part of the Vice Presidential Board for Infrastructure (VPIN) and shape the Digital Twin of ETH Zurich with us.

In the area of infrastructure at ETH Zurich, we are actively shaping change. With our Digital Twin program – we build bridges into the future – we are laying the foundations for a data-based, sustainable and sustainable campus.

For this transformation, we are looking for curious young talents with a keen interest in digitalization, data and models in the built environment.

Our trainee program offers you the opportunity to get to know the entire value chain of our infrastructure organization and at the same time actively participate in the development of the Digital Twin at ETH Zurich.

Project background

The Trainee Program

During the 18-month traineeship, you will be part of the Digital Twin program within the Engineering & Systems department of ETH Zurich. You will work on innovative digitalization projects and gain insights into different areas along the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

Together with experts from portfolio development and construction project management, building automation and building technology as well as facility services and maintenance, you will develop model- and data-based solutions for the planning, construction and operation of our infrastructure portfolio. You will actively participate in the implementation of new use cases, develop prototype data-based solutions and participate in technical concepts as well as technology and architecture decisions.

Our goal is to develop you into a specialist at the interface of construction, infrastructure, data and digitalization and to build a long-term perspective within VPIN together.

Basic data

• Duration: 18 months
• Pensum: 80-100 %
• Place of work: Zurich
• Start: 01.11.2026 or by arrangement

Job description

• Participation in the establishment and further development of the Digital Twin of ETH Zurich
• Processing, analysis and visualization of building, infrastructure and operational data to obtain data-based basis for decision-making
• Participation in data integration and the further development of information models and digital platforms
• Development and prototype implementation of data-based use cases for planning, construction and operation
• Cooperation in digital solutions for sustainable campus operation and sustainable infrastructure development

Profile

• You have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Digital Construction, Building Informatics, Facility Management, Infrastructure Management or a similar discipline and are interested in the digital transformation of the built environment
• You bring your first experience with model- and data-based working methods
• You work independently, think networked and have very good German and English skills
• You are curious and open, enjoy working in a team and appreciate the interdisciplinary exchange

Place of work

We offer

• Participation in one of the largest strategic digitalization programs at ETH Zurich
• A unique learning environment along the entire life cycle of planning, construction, portfolio development and operations
• Targeted insights into different areas of infrastructure organisation
• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing innovative data-based solutions
• Individual support by experienced specialists and managers
• A cross-divisional network within ETH Zurich
• Professional and personal development through targeted internal training