Zürich Oerlikon
Network Control Specialist
- 21 September 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
- In a team of six specialists, you work with network control and calculation systems, contributing to a secure power supply.
- You plan, check, and approve switching orders in the medium and high voltage network and instruct switching operations.
- You write documents and instructions for employees in the distribution network area of the city of Zurich in fluent German.
- You independently manage smaller projects and participate as a representative of network control in larger projects.
- After comprehensive training, you provide on-call duty (standby) about eight times a year and coordinate fault management in the event of a supply failure.
What you bring with you
- Building on your basic electrical training EFZ (e.g. electrician or automation technician), you have completed a degree (FH or HF) in electrical or energy engineering.
- Ideally, you have already gained professional experience in medium or high voltage during or after your studies.
- Experience in network calculation and operations management is an additional advantage.
- You keep a cool head even in stressful situations and can be on-site in Zurich Oerlikon within 30 minutes during on-call duty (standby).
- Your reliable and resilient nature convinces as much as your service-oriented and forward-looking working style.
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-mandatory interest rate on the saved 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.
A boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch voucher card. Additionally, 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.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
How 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
Gino Keller
Head of HR Talent Acquisition
Phone number
+41 58 319 44 38
Daniel Gwerder
Head of Network Control Planning
Phone number
+41 58 319 24 07