Specialist in Hydraulic Engineering 80-100%

Your new role

You are responsible for the construction and maintenance of waters and especially for the monitoring and safety of dams and pond facilities. These tasks mainly include drafting applications for political authorities, supporting specialized engineering offices in project development, managing tendering processes, leading construction measures including schedule and cost control as well as construction accounting. In addition, you assess object protection evidence submitted in the building permit process for their plausibility and comment on water body distances. Furthermore, you accompany the designation of water body zones in the city of St.Gallen. In the course of your work, you maintain close cooperation with cantonal specialist offices.

This position is for you if

• In addition to your training as a civil or environmental engineer or as a HF technician in civil engineering, you have several years of professional experience, ideally in hydraulic engineering matters.
• You are characterized by an independent and solution-oriented way of working.
• You have an open personality with strong communication skills.
• You enjoy value-based teamwork as well as exchange with expert committees, departments, and the public.
• You have a confident handling of common PC applications.

Good reasons to work for the city of St.Gallen:

Your department

The civil engineering office of the city of St.Gallen, to which the hydraulic engineering area belongs, is responsible for intact streets, paths, squares, and bridges as well as functioning traffic connections and traffic light systems. A purposeful winter service, safe and natural waters are also part of the department's tasks.

Our corporate culture

With us, you contribute personally together with your colleagues to a livable city and the well-being of our diverse population. Equal opportunities for all our employees are a matter of course for us.

What we offer

You will find a varied activity with interesting projects with us. We offer flexible working time models tailored to your life situation and a workplace in the city center.

Our selection process

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Daniel Schläpfer, Head of Hydraulic Engineering, phone 071 224 52.

Please submit your complete dossier exclusively online. We will confirm receipt of your application immediately. Your dossier will be reviewed by the central personnel services as well as by the responsible persons at the civil engineering office.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.