University Intern Non-ionizing Radiation

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

This is your contribution

• Assess projects for high-voltage lines, substations, and transformer stations regarding compliance with the regulations of the Environmental Protection Act
• Draft statements for the federal licensing authorities
• Process scientific and technical questions in connection with radiation from power supply systems
• Develop and update technical and legal recommendations for enforcement authorities and project designers
• Advise and inform private parties and authorities

What makes you unique

• Completed university degree in natural sciences or engineering
• Experience in the field of power transmission is an advantage
• Independent, structured, and analytical way of working; willingness to familiarize yourself with complex topics
• Good communicative and editorial skills; enjoyment of written expression
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and English

In a nutshell

Support our interdisciplinary, motivated team in protecting the population from non-ionizing radiation from power supply systems.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the welfare of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forest, for protection against natural hazards, and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (UVEK).

We have an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Admission requirements:

• The degree (Bachelor or Master) must not be more than 18 months old at the start of employment
• Internship duration: max. 12 months

Questions about the position

Alexander Reichenbach
Head of Section Non-ionizing Radiation
+41 58 463 84 08