Kanton Solothurn
Solothurn
Specialist in Water Supply, 80-100%
- 19 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Move with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful activity of political and social relevance and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own impact. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless opportunities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Specialist in Water Supply, 80-100%
The Office for the Environment ensures sustainable management of the environment. The Water Department is responsible for urban water management and water protection. For the Water Department, we are looking for a Specialist in Water Supply, 80-100% at the Solothurn location starting 01.12.2026 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- You are professionally responsible for the area of General Water Supply Planning (GWP).
- You independently initiate projects to implement the Solothurn Water Network (SWAN).
- You advise and support municipalities and associations on urban water management issues, including General Drainage Planning (GEP).
- Your tasks include reviewing and approving various plans and the associated construction projects.
- Working in interdisciplinary working groups and in the cantonal emergency service on call is also part of your duties.
Your profile
- You have a completed university degree in engineering (civil/environmental) or in the environmental field, or a comparable higher technical education in construction or environmental technology with several years of experience in urban water management and/or water protection.
- Your solid expertise and experience in project management and project leadership enable you to collaborate confidently with partners and stakeholders.
- Ideally, you have several years of practical experience in engineering offices or public administration.
- You are characterised by strong negotiation skills, team spirit, and enthusiasm.
- Interdisciplinary work and networked thinking are natural to you, and you are open to new tasks and challenges.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management positions
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits from the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive advisory services on professional and personal matters
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Dr Stephan Margreth
Head of Water Department
032 627 24 47
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
