St.Galler Stadtwerke
Wasser
Head of Controls and Permits (m/f/d) 100%
- 19 July 2026
- 100%
- Wasser
Job summary
Join St.Galler Stadtwerke as the Head of Controls and Approvals! Lead the energy transition in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Lead a team of seven in the Controls and Approvals department.
- Serve as the primary contact for reporting and installation inquiries.
- Oversee technical connection requests from external partners.
Skills
- You need a diploma as an electrical installer or project manager.
- Strong leadership experience in a similar environment is essential.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with clients effectively.
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About the job
The St.Gallen municipal utilities are the reliable partner for the population and economy of the city of St.Gallen as well as partly the region in the supply of energy, water and fibre optics. For the Electricity and Telecom Network area, Services Department, we are looking for a committed individual for the Controls and Permits division as part of a succession plan as
Head of Controls and Permits (m/f/d) 100%
We actively shape the energy transition and are looking for a motivated person who wants to help shape this change.
This is what you will do:
- Technical and personnel management of seven employees in the Controls and Permits division
- First point of contact for all enquiries related to reporting and installation notifications
- Responsibility for processing technical connection applications from external partners (planners, installers, landowners, architects)
- Technical expertise in the dimensioning of network connections as well as carrying out control measurements
- Advising customers on tariff, energy and safety issues
- Checking safety certificates, initiating spot checks and site inspections as well as regular documentation of results
- Maintaining networks with other distribution network operators (DNOs)
This is what you bring with you:
- For this demanding and interesting role, you have training as a federally certified electrical installer or electrical project manager FA, currently furthering your education towards the higher professional examination
- Business management training or a good understanding of business management
- Several years of proven leadership experience in a comparable environment
- Assertiveness, communication skills and many years of technical expertise characterise you
- Your confident manner and your sensitivity to customers’ concerns make it easy for you to engage with them
This is what we offer you:
- Exciting and interesting tasks – hands-on for the energy transition in the city of St.Gallen
- Extensive support during the induction period as well as collegial cooperation with the entire team with a lot of personal responsibility
- Good opportunities for professional and personal development
- At least five weeks’ holiday, discounts on public transport and an attractive pension scheme
- A respectful working atmosphere and a culture of informal address
Please submit your complete application documents online.
Your contact: For technical questions, please contact Egon Zurwerra, Head of Department, 071 224 54 10. For questions about the recruitment process, Priska Minikus, Recruiting Manager, Tel. +41 71 224 41 58, will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
St.Gallen municipal utilities www.sgsw.ch