Entry opportunities in Switzerland for students

Our entry opportunities

Find the career start that suits you

Are you about to graduate, or did you complete a degree at a higher technical college, university of applied sciences, university or a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology less than two years ago? Then we have the right entry-level opportunities for you.

Your day-to-day work

What you can expect in everyday working life

At the BKW Group in Switzerland, you will work on projects relevant to the future, apply your knowledge directly in practice, and develop both professionally and personally.

Here you’ll find out what to expect when you join us, how you can get involved and develop further – and what you can look forward to.

Diverse entry opportunitiesWhether it’s an internship, trainee programme, career starter programme or thesis – you’ll find the format that suits your current situation.
LocationsThe locations for our trainee programmes, career starter programmes and university internships are carefully selected and put together. This ensures that we train young talent in the areas where we will need them in the future.
Early involvement and growing responsibilityFrom the very beginning, you work on concrete tasks and gradually take on more responsibility – through to independent assignments.
Support from experienced colleaguesYou won’t be thrown in at the deep end, but will receive targeted support – with feedback, dialogue and clear guidance.
Collaboration on equal termsYou are part of a team that takes you seriously, involves you and develops solutions together.
Insights into the bigger pictureYou understand how projects, areas and disciplines work together – and where your contribution has an impact.
Meaningful work with impactYou work on issues that shape our future and contribute to society and the environment.

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Get to know us in person

You can meet us in person at various events. We introduce you to the contact persons for our students.

You have the opportunity to ask questions about the structure and process of our entry programmes. Get a first impression of BKW as an employer and of the company at an event. We look forward to getting to know you.

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Application

How to find the right career start with us

Here you can see how your application with us works and what to expect at each stage.

We’ll support you along the way and keep you up to date.

Step 01

Find entry-level opportunities

Find out which entry route suits you – whether it’s an internship, trainee programme, career starter programme or thesis.

Step 02

Submit application

Show us who you are. What interests you? What do you enjoy? And why this particular position? We look forward to receiving your application.

Step 03

Review application

We take the time to review your documents and carefully assess every application. As a rule, we will get back to you within around two weeks.

Step 04

Getting to know each other personally

We’d like to get to know you personally. In an on-site meeting, we’ll exchange ideas. This will give you a feel for whether we’re a good fit.

Step 05

Offer

If it works for both sides, you will receive an offer with all the important information about joining us and the next steps.

Step 06

Help shape the future

Here we go: you’ll become part of BKW Engineering and work on solutions that shape our future.

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Benefits

What we offer you

It’s important to us that you feel you’re in good hands and can focus on what matters now: your studies, your development and starting your career.

We create an environment that gives you both stability and freedom. Benefits that support you in everyday life are a matter of course for us. They may vary depending on the country and entry format – but the shared foundation remains the same.

Financial stabilityBKW gives you a reliable foundation for getting started – with fair remuneration and conditions that support you during your studies or as you begin your career.
Long-term development prospectsYou continue to develop professionally and personally – and keep moving forward even after you start. With real practical experience, regular feedback and opportunities to continue your journey at BKW.
Flexibility for your lifeBKW offers conditions that fit your everyday life. With working models that can be reconciled with your studies and your life.
Health and well-beingYou’ll find a working environment that strengthens you in the long term – with offers for your physical and mental wellbeing.
Appreciative corporate cultureYou are taken seriously and actively involved. By managers and teams who support you, include you and encourage your development.
Community and cohesionYou work with people who want to achieve more together. With interdisciplinary teams that share knowledge and develop solutions collaboratively. Our community for university graduates supports your networking within the BKW Group and the exchange among tomorrow’s specialists.

Are you still unsure which entry option suits you best, or do you have questions about your application? We are happy to help and support you in finding the right path.