Zürich City
Switching Specialist
- 20 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8005 Zürich City
About the job
ewz has been dynamic and visionary every day for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy
- Taking into account internal and external requirements, you develop safe and efficient switching programmes in the medium and low voltage network and prepare them.
- Together with your team, you actively carry out operational switching in the medium and low voltage network and take responsibility for safety and meeting deadlines.
- You work closely with the operations staff as well as the network and plant construction teams and support them.
- As the person responsible for the plant and work, you ensure compliance with work and network safety.
- You ensure correct and complete documentation of switching actions, network configurations, and operating conditions.
What you bring with you
- You have completed basic electrical training at EFZ level.
- You bring professional experience in operation, maintenance, or switching of medium and low voltage networks.
- A high sense of responsibility and safety orientation is natural for you.
- You are characterised by an independent, precise, and team-oriented way of working.
- You hold a category B driving licence.
Diversity enriches and moves us forward. We welcome applicants from different cultures, generations, with diverse values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Pfingstweidstrasse 85
8005 Zurich
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible work models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that you keep more from your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-obligatory interest on the saved capital.
Travel sustainably and affordably:
With the mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel cheaply and sustainably – whether you want to cycle through Zurich or explore Switzerland by train.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch voucher card. In addition, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Development and further training:
With our talent management, we specifically promote your development – through diverse internal and external training offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
How we get to know each other
Application
Virtual first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Gino Keller
Head of HR Talent Acquisition
Phone number
+41 58 319 44 38
Mauro Schuler
Head of Network Operations
Phone number
+41 58 319 28 35