Section Head Deep Geological Repository for Radioactive Waste

  • Job ad expired
  • 80 – 100%
  • Permanent position
  • German (Native language)
  • Zürich

About the job

Canton of Zurich

Building Department

Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air

Zurich

Immediate start or by arrangement

Section Head Deep Geological Repository for Radioactive Waste

80 - 100%

The geological deep repository for radioactive waste of Switzerland is to be established in the Canton of Zurich. The interests and concerns of the canton in connection with this responsible task are represented by the Building Department. Coordination of the tasks takes place at the Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air (AWEL).

Your tasks

You will take on the cantonal project management for the deep repository, lead a team of three employees,
maintain close contact with political decision-makers, experts from other cantons and various stakeholders, and contribute – partly in a leading role – to various working groups.

Your profile

For this, as well as for the creation of concepts and the review of technical reports, you will apply your natural science or engineering basic education and professional experience in complex projects as well as in leading a team. Your interest in technical, legal and socio-economic issues in the environmental and energy sector, as well as your skill in dealing with experts and laypeople, can be competently applied at the interface between technology and society.

What to expect

Dynamic environment
Unique, interdisciplinary major project

Your contact

Matthias Möller
Head of Energy Department
+41 43 259 42 77

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of the natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees are committed day by day.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you will shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

We offer...

Room for your own ideas and active participation

The chance to take on responsibility

Access to a versatile professional network

Your application process


  • Pre-selection
  • First interview
  • Second interview
  • Presentation to the Building Director
  • Final decision
Apply now

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