Stadt Winterthur

Network Switcher (100%)

08 July 2026
100%
Permanent position
Stadt Winterthur

Job summary

Join us in Winterthur, where quality and reliability drive us. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Execute switching operations in low, medium, and high voltage networks.
Troubleshoot and restore energy supply swiftly and efficiently.
Conduct load and quality measurements in distribution networks.

Skills

Completed training as a net electrician or equivalent experience required.
Calm and structured work style under pressure is essential.
Flexible team player with high responsibility and leadership skills.

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About the job

Customer-oriented, reliable and quality-conscious: We owe our success to these strengths. As a cross-sector company, we take care of all our customers' concerns regarding electricity, telecommunications, gas, water, district heating, waste disposal, wastewater treatment and energy contracting; according to our promise: "We offer comfort." Do you like taking responsibility and keeping an overview even in demanding situations? As a network electrician or electrical installer for network switching in the Network Operations Planning team, you make an important contribution to the security of supply in the city of Winterthur and, together with your team, ensure reliable network operation in the fields of electricity and telecommunications. A varied field of activity awaits you.

Your tasks

Professional execution of switching operations in low, medium and high voltage networks as well as commissioning of lines, house connections, transformers, transformer stations and substations
Troubleshooting, systematic fault localisation as well as organisation and implementation of immediate measures to quickly restore the power supply
Carrying out load and quality measurements in the distribution network as well as in customer installations
Support in network surveys and creation of provisional connections for construction sites and events
Introduction, support and professional training of new employees in the area of on-call duty and network switching

Your profile

Completed training as a network electrician EFZ or electrical installer EFZ or equivalent, as well as professional experience in network operation, fault service or a comparable environment is an advantage
Calm, structured and safety-conscious working even in demanding situations
Independent, team-oriented and flexible personality with a high sense of responsibility
Driving licence category B as well as willingness for on-call duty and irregular assignments

What we offer

5 weeks holiday, an additional week from the age of 55
Holiday purchase up to two weeks for full-time employment
Contemporary remuneration and generous training opportunities
15 days paid paternity leave (100% salary)
Company mobile phone

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Remo Galbier, Head of Network Operations Management, +41 52 267 60 36.
Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/ and https://stadtwerk.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.