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Intern Contaminated Sites 100%
- 24 March 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Praktikant/-in Altlasten! Gain hands-on experience in environmental protection and a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Support the section Altlasten in legal compliance tasks.
- Assist with private controls on contaminated construction sites.
- Contribute to remediation projects and site inspections.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in Geography, Geology, or related fields.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Reliable and structured work approach is required.
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About the job
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Building Department Canton Zurich
100%
from 01.05.2026
Intern Contaminated Sites
The Contaminated Sites Section deals with the creation of the register of contaminated sites, the resulting enforcement, and the cost allocation to the responsible parties. To support our team, we are looking for an intern from May 2026 or by arrangement for 6 to 12 months.
Your tasks
- During your internship, you will actively participate in the contaminated sites enforcement within the Contaminated Sites Section
- You will support the area of "Private control in construction on contaminated sites"
- You will also assist in the remediation of shooting ranges
- You will gain insights into various projects of the section (e.g., lakebed remediation)
Your profile
- Completed Bachelor or Master studies in geography, geology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or similar fields
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Structured and reliable working style
What to expect
Do you want to gain practical experience in environmental protection and get an insight into the work of a cantonal environmental authority? Then you are exactly right with us! During your internship, you will support our team with diverse and exciting tasks around the topic of contaminated sites. You will not work alone but together with a motivated team from various disciplines. You will be in contact with site owners, municipalities, contaminated sites offices, and other cantonal specialist offices – boredom? No way! You will be part of exciting projects, take on your own tasks, and have the opportunity to make valuable contacts. Sounds exciting? Then apply and become part of our team!
Your contact
Manuel Brunner
Scientific Employee
043 259 32 53
Scientific Employee
043 259 32 53
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, environmentally friendly disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees work day by day.
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…
Lunch check
Onboarding
Team
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
Invitation to a telephone interview
Personal interview on site
Final decision
