Head of department hydropower plants & hydraulic works (Zug/Lugano)
An established and growing firm based in Switzerland, currently expanding and actively seeking a Head of Department in Hydropower to join its team of 80 employees.
Job Title : Design Dept. Manager
Location : Lugano / Zug
Sector : Energy & Water
Business Area : Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works
Description : Key role overseeing consultancy, design and site-supervision services. If you enjoy a collaborative workplace and have outstanding technical skills, read on.
Workload : 100 %
Who are we looking for?
- Civil Engineer (ETH/SUP/UNI or equivalent) with ideally multidisciplinary knowledge in civil, hydraulic and electromechanical fields.
- Proven track record (> 15 years) leading the design of hydropower plants and hydraulic works.
- Strong project-management skills gained on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Solid legal, financial and industry-regulatory know-how.
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and business-development abilities; empathy, flexibility and a broad professional network.
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland and abroad for short/medium trips (2–15 days) totaling 40–50 working days per year.
- Professional command of Italian and English; knowledge of German / French / Spanish is an advantage
What will you find?
- Involvement in local and international engineering services for hydropower plants and hydraulic works.
- A varied scope ranging from planning, organisation and project/contract management through the full design cycle to civil and electromechanical maintenance.
- Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement through knowledge sharing.
Ref: JN-072025-813327