Who we are
The Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics (DG INLO) is responsible for overseeing the European Parliament's vast infrastructure portfolio, which spans around 1.3 million square meters of building space across Europe. This includes a variety of tasks that are crucial to ensuring the smooth functioning and sustainability of the Parliament's operations. DG INLO's responsibilities go beyond just building management; it is also in charge of a range of essential services such as catering, mail distribution, furniture management, and transport for Parliament Members and staff. This comprehensive approach ensures that all physical and logistical needs are met, supporting the European Parliament’s political activities in a sustainable way.
Within the Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics, the Research and Development Unit is responsible for forward-looking thinking on buildings, in support of the operational directorates. It works in particular on environmental aspects relating to energy, circularity, building adaptation processes and other aspects of sustainability. She bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation in an "early follower" spirit. She works closely with the project and facility management teams at our Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg sites.
Your tasks
The trainee will
- Assist our team in researching certain topics;
- Take part in meetings with consultants and sustainability experts;
- Be involved in collecting and sharing information;
- Critically analyse data and information received;
- Write reports on specific subjects;
- Where appropriate, organise events, workshops or training courses related to the Unit's activities.
You are
As Head of the Unit in charge of Building Research and Development, I am looking for an engineer and/or architect with an interest in sustainability issues and a basic knowledge of one or more technical construction disciplines (architecture, structure, HVAC, electricity, sanitation, electro-mechanics, environment, ....).
Knowledge of building energy performance, climate simulations and the use of renewable resources would be highly appreciated.
Although several languages practiced in the unit*, a good command of the French or English is necessary. Good communication skills both oral and written are requested.
The person I will retain will be part of the team under my supervision and will have the opportunity to apply his/her skills to sustainability issues. He or she should be dynamic, show initiative and enjoy working in a team.
The traineeship will be an opportunity to work in a multicultural context and to approach the reality of the European institutions from inside.
As part of the selection, I may ask the applicant to provide me with more detailed information on the work already carried out.
*CS, EN, ES, FR, IT, NL, RO, SK
The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.
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