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.