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Engineers in a Bank? Why do you need those…?
We need strong sector experts (engineers and economists) who can assess the economic and technical viability, as well as the environmental sustainability, of projects and programmes in which we may invest. Having in-house technical expertise is one of things that makes the EIB so unique!
Today, the dialogue around climate change is at the forefront of our work.
Join us on 13 October, discover some of the sectors in which we are striving to improve climate and environmental aspects globally and ask your questions about our job opportunities live!
Environmental sustainability
As the EU’s climate bank, we are taking action to preserve natural resources and protect the environment for future generations. We invest in projects in over 160 countries by providing lending and advisory expertise. Our support acts as a catalyst to mobilise private finance by encouraging other public and private investors to match our long-term investment.
We back projects that protect the environment our children will live in while we innovate to make their future more prosperous. In line with our responsible approach to investment, Environmental and Social Issues are reflected in all our projects.
We carefully check that our projects meet our environmental and social principles and standards and conform with our corporate responsibility commitments.
Find out more: environmental sustainability (eib.org)
The EIB also works on project and sector related issues under external Mandates, such as the Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions (JASPERS), a technical assistance partnership between the European Commission and the EIB to support projects in Europe. Covering a wide range of areas of expertise and the whole project cycle, from planning to execution, JASPERS operates on the basis of Action Plans designed for each country in cooperation with the national authorities and the European Commission. jaspers.eib.org
Water and wastewater management
Water is the source of life, but also the resource most affected by climate change. An increased frequency of extreme weather severely impacts the availability and quality of freshwater resources, causing water-related natural disasters, such as droughts and floods. By 2025, 800 million people will have to cope with water scarcity.
As one of the largest lenders to the global water sector to date, with close to €79 billion for over 1 600 projects, the EIB is making water security and climate change adaptation a priority.
The Bank’s financing covers investment in the entire water cycle: water resources and supply (for households, industry and agriculture), wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, coastal erosion, flood control and protection.
Find out more: EIB water sector lending orientation: strengthening water security
We are the only bank owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. We work closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. Our expertise is based on more than 60 years’ experience and the specialised knowledge of over 3,400 staff.
We support projects that make a significant contribution to growth and employment in Europe. As part of our counter-cyclical approach, our activities focus on four priority areas: innovation and skills, access to finance for smaller businesses, environment and climate, infrastructure.
We raise the bulk of our lending resources on the international capital markets through bond issues. Our excellent rating allows us to borrow at advantageous rates. We thus are able to offer good terms to our clients.
For many of us the greatest reward is to know that our contribution makes a positive impact on people’s lives, in the EU and beyond. By joining the EIB you will have the opportunity to make your contribution, whilst also developing your skillset and facing new professional challenges.
Based in Luxembourg, with a network of local and regional offices in Europe and across the world, we offer a pleasant and interesting work environment where people can achieve their professional goals, while maintaining work-life balance; with excellent professional development opportunities through training, internal mobility and merit-based career growth.
As the bank of the European Union, we are committed to the EU’s objectives and values, and aspire to live up to one of its founding principles – United in diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion encompass everything that makes us who we are.
We believe that encouraging colleagues to be comfortable bringing their identities to work is essential to the success and development of the Bank, and reflects Europe itself.
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and passions help us shape the inclusive environment in which we work every day.
