Kanton Luzern
Kriens
Intern in the Field of Natural Hazards and Hydraulic Engineering (a)
- 19 October 2026
- 100%
- Internship
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Intern in the Field of Natural Hazards and Hydraulic Engineering (a)
100% | Workplace Kriens and from January 2027 in Emmenbrücke | Limited to 6 months
Understand natural hazards, reduce risks, shape water bodies sustainably: During the internship at the Natural Hazards Department of the Canton of Lucerne, you will work on real projects dealing with natural hazard risks and hydraulic engineering. Six months of practical insight and professional support will enable you to deepen your knowledge thoroughly.
Internship start: January, April, July or October.
Your tasks
- You will gain insights into flood protection and watercourse revitalisation projects, from conception to realisation.
- In an interdisciplinary team, you will actively participate in the development of fundamentals as well as in prevention, precaution, emergency planning and intervention.
- In doing so, you will get to know the cantonal practice in dealing with natural hazards and contribute to risk analyses and planning basics.
- By using GIS, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in practical projects.
- You will have the chance to establish contacts with planning offices as well as municipal, cantonal and federal authorities.
Your profile
- You are enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences (civil, environmental or forestry engineering or geography).
- You are characterised by independent work and initiative.
- You bring enthusiasm for professional challenges as well as interest in creative and unconventional solutions within a team.
- Field suitability and willingness to work outdoors are natural for you.
- Basic knowledge of GIS (e.g. QGIS or ArcGIS) completes your profile.
What you can look forward to
Our fields of activity are as diverse as we are.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the Canton of Lucerne.
Environment, infrastructure, finance, security, health, education and much more - together we shape the Canton of Lucerne.
With us, you will get ahead.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for subject matter experts.
We offer attractive and exciting career and development opportunities - both in leadership and for subject matter experts.
We work flexibly and smartly.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
Mobile-flexible working is highly valued here. More than half of our employees work part-time and realise their professional goals in harmony with their private commitments.
You benefit with us.
Attractive further training offers , discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Attractive further training offers , discount platforms for employees, mobile and internet offers, Next Bike, fleet discounts, and other benefits.
Your employer
Working for the Canton of Lucerne means shaping the future - that of the canton, its residents and not least your own. More than 7,000 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our canton.
The Department of Transport and Infrastructure (vif) ensures the mobility of the population and economy in the Canton of Lucerne. It is responsible for the planning, construction and operation of cantonal roads, the operation and maintenance of national roads and the improvement of public transport infrastructure. It ensures the protection of people, animals and property from natural hazards.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
The Department of Transport and Infrastructure (vif) ensures the mobility of the population and economy in the Canton of Lucerne. It is responsible for the planning, construction and operation of cantonal roads, the operation and maintenance of national roads and the improvement of public transport infrastructure. It ensures the protection of people, animals and property from natural hazards.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all". The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Your contact
Department of Construction, Environment and Economic Affairs
Department of Transport and Infrastructure
Claudio Wiesmann
Team Leader Natural Hazards
+41 41 318 1137
https://vif.lu.ch
Department of Transport and Infrastructure
Claudio Wiesmann
Team Leader Natural Hazards
+41 41 318 1137
https://vif.lu.ch
