Specialist in Hydraulic Engineering (Waterbody Space and Planning)

The Office for the Environment is committed with its employees to a healthy living environment and sustainable development in the canton of Thurgau. Our organization thrives on a pronounced culture of addressing each other informally and on equal footing.
Become part of the Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Hydrometry and actively shape the waterbodies in the canton of Thurgau.
Apply with us and take on responsibility from November 1, 2025 or by agreement as:

• Assessment and coordination of construction and planning applications in the area of waterbodies
• Issuance of permits for constructions and facilities on flowing waters
• Coordination, advice, and financing in waterbody maintenance on streams
• Active support and review of waterbody space line plans
• Consultation of municipalities and private individuals on hydraulic engineering issues, especially regarding waterbody space designation

• University or university of applied sciences degree (planning, construction, environment, landscape) or employee of a construction administration with specialized additional training
• Solid knowledge and specialized professional experience
• Flexibility, negotiation skills, and assertiveness
• Strong communication skills in collaboration with cantonal specialist offices, municipalities, and private individuals
• Confident German language skills (spoken and written)

• An exciting and varied activity with scope for design
• A young team that works together on equal footing and lives a culture of informal address
• Active promotion of further training
• Progressive employment conditions of the cantonal administration