🇨🇭 Internship in Switzerland 🪨 Geotechnical Site Investigation at an Engineering Office 🏗️ (CHF 2,500/month + allowance)

If you are a civil engineering or geology student who loves being out in the field as much as in the office, this IAESTE internship in Switzerland is a great fit. At Geoprofile GmbH, a dynamic geotechnical engineering office, you will help investigate the ground beneath construction sites across Switzerland, assisting with soil soundings and foundation tests while learning how the subsoil really behaves.

About the Company

Geoprofile GmbH is a dynamic and fast-growing geotechnical engineering office operating throughout Switzerland. The company provides information about the subsoil and develops solutions for geotechnical problems. Its thematic focus includes the design, dimensioning, and inspection of foundations and excavation pit closures.

The company is looking for an intern with an interest in geology and geotechnical engineering to support the team as an all-rounder, both in the office and in the field, for several months.

About the Role

Your main task will be to assist in carrying out electrical pressure soundings and foundation tests. You will work in a team to set up the equipment and carry out the measurements, and you will also gain an insight into the analysis and interpretation of geotechnical data.

🪨 Assist with field work and geotechnical data evaluation

🗂️ Carry out office tasks through to project support

🤝 Support with all other work as required

What They Offer

🚀 An interesting internship starting immediately or by arrangement

🌍 Exciting projects throughout Switzerland

📚 The opportunity to learn a lot about the subsoil and its behaviour

🔍 An insight into the professional field of geology and geotechnics

😄 A collegial working environment

💵 A base salary of CHF 2,500, plus CHF 450 (field subsistence allowance and phone expenses)

Who Can Apply

This internship is for students in Civil Engineering or Geology who have completed at least two years of study.

🎓 Ongoing training or studies in geology, geotechnics, civil engineering, or related fields

🛠️ Good handling of equipment and machinery

💪 A "can-do" mentality with a flair for improvisation

🔍 An inquisitive nature, always wanting to understand exactly how things work

🗣️ German at minimum B2 level, and ideally some French

🛂 Any student with non-EU/EFTA nationality needs an official letter from their university confirming that the internship is compulsory (required for the visa and work permit)

Work Details

📍 Location: Switzerland (on-site, field work)

⏳ Duration: 16 to 30 weeks, within 1 February 2027 to 30 November 2027 (latest possible start date 1 May 2027)

🕗 Working hours: 42 per week, 8 per day

💶 Gross pay: 2,500 CHF per month base, plus a CHF 450 field subsistence and phone allowance (with approximately 10% social security AHV/IV deduction)

🏷️ Reference number: CH-2026-000064

Living and Lodging

🏠 Estimated cost of lodging: around 850 CHF per month

💶 Estimated cost of living, including lodging: around 1,650 CHF per month

How to Apply

Applications are made through IAESTE. Apply via the official IAESTE listing, quoting the reference number CH-2026-000064. Students apply through their home country's IAESTE national committee.

👉 Apply here: https://iaeste.org/internships/ch-2026-000064