Intern in Project Management, Facility Management or Civil Engineering in Real Estate and Facilit

Intern in Project Management, Facility Management or Civil Engineering in Real Estate and Facilit

Job Requisition ID: 20063

Date Posted: 1 November 2025

Closing Date: 30 November :59 CET/CEST

Publication: External Only

Type of Contract: Intern

Directorate: Resources and Services

Workplace:Darmstadt, DE

Location

ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Our team and mission

The Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFM) Department is responsible for eight sites across Europe, with a total of approximately 250,000sqm of working space as well as technical facilities, and a population of over 7,000 staff and contractors.

ESOC is Europe's centre of excellence for satellite operation and hosting ESA's mission control. It is home to the engineering teams that control spacecraft in orbit, manage the Agency's Space Safety programme and ESA's global tracking station network. Since 1967, more than 85 satellites belonging to ESA and its partners have been successfully flown. The site has a population of over 900 staff and contractors. ESOC is located near the main train station in Darmstadt, Germany.

The REFM Department is responsible for managing a variety of contracted Facility Management services. It delivers the strategic oversight of the site in a wide variety of domains: people management, compliance, crisis management and business continuity, maintenance and operations, safety and security, asset management, capital and operating planning and expenditure.

The Accelarated Investment Project for ESOC Team is responsible for a huge evolution of site over the next 6 years with the construction of one new building, modernization of two buildings and demolition of three buildings.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship:

Are you studying project management, facilities management or civil engineering? Join a team that supports the planning, maintenance, and development of infrastructure at one of Europe's leading space mission centres. This internship offers hands-on experience in managing complex projects and maintenance requirements

As an intern, you will:

• assist in the planning and coordination of new constructions, modernisations and demolition of buildings.
• support the review and preparation of all project management relevant documents.
• help monitor compliance with quality, sustainability, and construction standards.
• contribute to project communication REFM internal and with other Directorates.
• participate in site inspections and reporting on infrastructure conditions.
• collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.

By the end of the internship, you will:

• understand the operational challenges of managing projects (technical and administrative part).
• gain experience in interpreting and applying engineering documentation.
• learn how to integrate and manage stakeholders requirements.
• learn how to steer teams of different disciplines.
• develop project management coordination and communication skills.
• build awareness of international standards and best practices in facilities management.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in AUTOCAD, REVIT, MS Project, Power Point, Excel. Motivation and curiosity for new fields of competence outside your comfort zone is an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).

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