Mechanical Res Intern

**About Swiss Re**

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

**About you**

Do you have a background in technical disciplines, and you bring hands-on experience in executing projects, optimizing processes and analyzing reports? Then you might be interested in an exciting intern position in our team Risk Engineering Services (RES) team in Zurich. What we expect from you:

- Bachelor or Master degree in an engineering discipline.
- Technical understanding of construction projects/methods.
- Powerful analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Team player, curious and flexible personality
- Ability to work independently
- Passion to work in an international and diverse environment
- Proficiency in English; other languages are an advantage

**About the role**

Swiss Re is seeking a highly motivated intern who is supporting the global Risk Engineering Services "Property" team in a researching project for price evaluation of power plant main equipment, such as various types of turbines, generator, transformers, boilers, compressors, auxiliaries, etc. Primary we will set our focus on renewable power plants like hydro, wind and solar energy.

Your tasks include but are not limited to:

- Deep dive into renewable energy - technology, equipment, evaluation and insurance claims;
- Search through existing RES data and compile cost vs capacity curves;
- Analyse and evaluate submission data;
- Provide support for all Risk Engineering Services related activities such as global risk assessment.

**About the team**

Risk Engineering Services "Property" is an international team with global remit in Swiss Re's P&C Center. Our task is to understand technical and scientific developments and put them into an insurance context. We conduct risk assessments, develops methodologies, and tools to support the underwriting of portfolio steering, risk evaluation and loss estimates. Our team has a broad range of different technical and scientific backgrounds and experience. Our excellent technical expertise is complemented by a strong team spirit.

The internship lasts
**4 months** starting in
**September/October** and will be based in
**Zurich**.

Due to immigration regulations
**non-EU/EFTA **and
**UK citizens **must provide a certificate from a

Swiss Re embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We further collaborate in a flexible working environment, providing all of our employees with a compelling degree of autonomy to decide how, when and where we work most effectively