Head of Asset Management Networks (all)

01 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Aarau

Job summary

Join AEW Energie AG, a key Swiss energy provider, and lead change. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and contribute to energy security.

Tasks

Lead Asset Management with around 25 staff across four teams.
Develop and implement a comprehensive Asset Management strategy.
Oversee medium to long-term network planning and investment strategies.

Skills

Degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, or similar.
Proven leadership in technical or network organizations.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and technical standards.

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About the job

We offer you the chance to take responsibility in a rapidly changing industry at a well-positioned, significant Swiss energy service provider for a secure, competitive, and future-proof energy supply. With your leadership role in Asset Management, you contribute to positioning AEW as the leading network company in Switzerland.

Your tasks

Leading Asset Management with a total of around 25 employees in four specialised teams
Developing, maintaining, and implementing the overarching Asset Management strategy
Responsibility for medium- and long-term network planning and target network development as well as long-term investment, renewal, and maintenance strategies
Translating strategic guidelines into project and maintenance programmes and implementing them in collaboration with Engineering, Network Operations, Maintenance, and Regional Centres
Long-term control of network costs including responsibility for tariff structures, tariffing, and network products
Ensuring network efficiency and supply security within the framework of regulatory requirements
Initiating and implementing innovation, digitalisation, and transformation projects
Responsible for technical documentation and data management

Your profile

(Technical) university degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, industrial engineering, or comparable
Several years of professional experience in Asset Management, network economics, network planning, or network operation of electrical distribution networks
Proven leadership experience in a technical or network economic organisation
Sound knowledge of regulatory and network economic framework conditions
Very good knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines, and technical rules
Experience with Asset Management, GIS, and network calculation systems
Ideally additional qualifications in Asset Management, project management, or regulation
Experience in market-oriented corporate development and service delivery
Team-oriented, innovative, and implementation-strong leadership personality

Malte Müller
schilling partners ag
044 366 63 75

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.