Kanton St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Project Management Water Engineering (m/f/d)
- 10 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- St.Gallen
About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.For the Department of Water Engineering and Natural Hazards in the Department of Construction and Environment, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a
Project Management Water Engineering (m/f/d)
- Leading and accompanying watercourse development projects (flood protection and revitalisations)
- Negotiating with engineering firms, authorities, and private individuals; construction supervision including billing with the federal government and canton
- Preparing orders for constructions and facilities in and on flowing waters and lakes
- Advising authorities and private individuals in the area of watercourse maintenance
- Collaborating in cross-departmental projects
- University/University of Applied Sciences degree as a civil or environmental engineer
- Professional experience in water engineering is an advantage
- Negotiation skills and social competence
- Good sense of what is feasible and for consensus-based solutions
- Motivated and proactive personality who enjoys working in a team
- Independent working style
- Driving licence category B
- Responsible, independent, and versatile activity with a lot of personal responsibility
- Modern infrastructure and good training opportunities in an office with future-oriented topics and in a committed team
- Contemporary employment conditions and an attractive workplace in St. Gallen
