Team Leader Substations (all)

11 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Aarau

Job summary

Join our team at AEW Energie AG, shaping the energy future! Enjoy a collaborative, innovative work environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Lead and develop the substation team, managing resources effectively.
Plan and implement new projects for substations from concept to commissioning.
Ensure reliable, cost-optimized technical standards for substations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with energy systems focus.
Strong project management and engineering skills in substation construction.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, solution-oriented approach.

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About the job

Become part of our team, lend a hand and help shape the energy future with us! We are an integrated energy service provider of the Canton of Aargau. We achieve our goals with competent employees who actively contribute to the continuous improvement process. We give freedom, trust each other and treat each other with respect.

Your tasks

Technical and personnel management as well as further development of the Substations team including resource and task planning
Planning, designing and implementation of new, expansion and conversion works of substations – from conception to commissioning – for AEW substations as well as those of third parties
Ensuring reliable and cost-optimised technical standards of AEW substations
Development of technical solutions in the areas of switchgear, transformers, cable systems and construction, taking into account costs, deadlines and quality
Ensuring plant and supply quality according to IMS through analyses, concepts and continuous optimisations
Technical review of plant concepts and ensuring compliance with current standards and norms in planning, construction, operation and maintenance
Responsibility for complete, up-to-date technical documentation of the substations
Budget responsibility including planning, control and reporting
Development and active further development of third-party business (engineering and project services for external clients)

Your profile

Completed degree in electrical engineering (BSc) with a focus on electrical energy systems or equivalent
Business management training is an advantage
Several years of professional experience (approx. 10 years) in the field of substations, network infrastructure and energy systems
Solid project management and engineering experience in substation construction – across all voltage levels
Experience in planning and implementing new/conversion works as well as in collaborating with various stakeholders
Proven ability to provide engineering services for third parties and professionally support external customers
Strong leadership, confident communication skills with a structured, solution-oriented working style

Questions about the application

Rahel Fries
Recruitment Partner
062 834 22 47

About us

AEW Energie AG is an independent company of the Canton of Aargau. With secure and climate-friendly energy supply, we make a significant contribution to the attractiveness of the location and the quality of life in the region. We are committed to the production of electricity and heat/cooling as well as being a leading network operator and supplier for our customers. For electricity production, we focus on hydropower as well as solar and wind energy.

Application process

Online application, confirmation of receipt, introductory interview on site, second interview on site, contract offer, contract conclusion, welcome to the AEW team