Zürich Oerlikon
Head of Secondary Technology and Commissioning
- 15 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich Oerlikon
About the job
ewz has been dynamic and visionary every day for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy to use
- You lead the Secondary Technology and Commissioning department and ensure occupational safety, health protection, and the operational capability of the department – including on-call duty.
- You are responsible for developing, revising, and implementing concepts both company-wide at ewz and for the overarching and own area.
- You conduct demanding internal and external negotiations and communicate complex and challenging content appropriately for the target audience.
- As the central interface for secondary technology, you coordinate projects, assets, and external partners and represent the interests of the department and ewz in associations and working groups.
- In additional roles, you act as a portfolio controller for the assigned project portfolio and support strategic management.
What you bring with you
- You have a university degree in electrical engineering (BSc/MSc) and a business management qualification at MAS level completes your profile.
- You convince with solid knowledge in project management (e.g. SIA 103/108/112) including stakeholder management as well as experience in planning, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems.
- You hold the qualification of an electrical specialist and are familiar with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership experience, assertiveness, and the ability to unite different interests are among your strengths.
- You work in a structured way, think in networks, and actively drive the further development of your own and the overarching area.
Diversity enriches and moves us forward. We welcome applicants from different cultures, generations, with diverse values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Tramstrasse 35
8050 Zurich
For recruitment agencies
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible work models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that you keep more from your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-obligatory interest on the accumulated capital.
Travel sustainably and affordably:
With the mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel cheaply and sustainably – whether you want to cycle through Zurich or explore Switzerland by train.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch voucher card. In addition, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Development and further training:
With our talent management, we specifically promote your development – through diverse internal and external training offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
Meaningful work:
Sustainability and meaningful work are not just words for us: help shape Zurich and the future with us. Together with us, release energy for a good tomorrow.
More about our benefits
With your power, you release new energy for a good tomorrow – we reward that with exciting benefits!
Learn moreHow we get to know each other
Application
Virtual first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Sarina Bruggmann
HR Business Partner
Phone number
+41 58 319 22 25
Christian Freund
Head of High Voltage Systems
Phone number
+41 58 319 49 24