Basel
PROJECT ENGINEER: URBAN DRAINAGE (m/f/d)
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
HOLINGER develops and implements innovative solutions for technical and scientific challenges along the water cycle. HOLINGER Switzerland employs around 490 staff at approximately 20 locations. In multidisciplinary teams, we contribute our expertise to regional and international projects.
To strengthen our team in Basel, we are looking for you as
PROJECT ENGINEER: URBAN DRAINAGE (m/f/d)
To strengthen our team in Basel, we are looking for you as
immediately or by arrangement
What you can achieve
- You make an important contribution to environmental and water protection through your work on projects in the field of urban drainage (e.g. GEP, wastewater hydraulics, sponge city/land, measurement technology, etc.)
- Through careful planning, dialogue with clients and authorities, and with technical fundamentals such as calculation models, simulations, plans and geodata, you optimise municipal drainage systems and make them future-proof
- You advise clients, authorities and companies and develop sustainable solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges
- You work on projects in the planning, design, dimensioning and ideally also realisation of infrastructure facilities
Your skills are
- Completed studies as an environmental or civil engineer FH/ETH or a comparable qualification with at least 2 to 3 years of professional experience
- Experience in the areas of GEP processing, sponge city, rainwater management as well as design and execution in urban drainage is desirable
- You are proficient in GIS applications (preferably QGIS) and are well acquainted with data management in the urban water sector (TEKSI, INTERLIS, VSA models etc.)
- You are open to scripting languages such as Python or R and are already familiar with other specialised software (e.g. MIKE+, SIMBA etc.)
- You enjoy interdisciplinary work and use your independence purposefully for your projects and your professional development
- You are curious and enjoy engaging in a wide variety of projects, both in the office and in the field
- Confident use of the German language in spoken and written form is as natural to you as driving a vehicle (driving licence category B)
What we offer you
- Challenging, exciting and innovative projects
- Active promotion of further training and part-time education
- Support for personal development within the company
- Cross-branch and cross-country collaboration as well as regular professional exchange with specialists
- Flexible working time models
- A lived corporate culture with appreciative and collegial interaction
- Structured induction
- Modern work equipment and IT infrastructure
- Attractive workplace in modern office premises
- Central location near the station
- Good accessibility by public transport
Are you interested?
Are you ready for exciting projects and innovative solutions? Then we look forward to getting to know you! For further information, please contact Joachim Meili, Deputy Branch Manager Basel, telephone 061 206 77 09.