Mechanical Draftsperson-Designer specialising in Road Design
- 21 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the diverse Grisons canton in Switzerland as a designer! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and excellent quality of life.
Tasks
- Create drafts for main road projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Update design bases in road construction sector.
- Assist project managers with technical drawing issues.
Skills
- Completed apprenticeship as a civil engineering draftsman.
- Experience in road design is preferred.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
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About the job
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and, with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Mechanical Draftsperson-Designer specialising in Road Design
Technical Office | 80–100 % | Chur
The Technical Office is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the cantonal roads, as well as hydraulic structures and slow mobility in Graubünden. In addition, we take care of the operational maintenance of national roads within the canton. The cantonal road infrastructure includes over 1450 structures, including bridges up to 90 metres high and tunnels up to 3 kilometres long. The challenges that the nature of our mountain canton conceals in summer and winter make our work demanding and varied. As a certified office with the Friendly Work Space label, the health and satisfaction of our approximately 480 employees are particularly important to us. For this reason, we are committed to systematic health management in the company (GSA).
For the road construction section, we are looking for a mechanical draftsperson-designer specialising in road design from 1 November 2026 or by agreement.
- Preparation of drafts for main road projects under study using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Updating design bases in the road construction sector
- Supporting project managers with technical drawing issues related to partial tasks within projects
- Checking the completeness and correct representation of plans prepared by third parties
- Testing and installing updates of CAD programmes
- Completed apprenticeship as a certified draftsperson specialising in civil engineering
- Several years of professional experience in road design
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is an advantage
- Willingness to learn and initiative
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
For questions, Max Knecht, head of main road design, is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 38 04.
Application deadline: 16 August 2026
