Scientific Staff Member for the Support of Hydraulic Engineering Projects

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 70-70%

You can contribute in this role

• Direct contact person for cantonal specialist offices and planners responsible for flood protection and revitalisation works
• Financially and technically monitor flood protection and renaturation projects
• Write statements on dossiers related to hydraulic engineering
• Participate in the development of the strategy for hydraulic engineering and the corresponding guidelines

What makes you unique

• Completed education as a civil or environmental engineer ETH/FH or geographer
• Several years (>10) of practical experience in planning and realising flood protection structures and revitalisations
• Experience in project management and leading work and specialist groups
• Good communication skills, negotiation skills, creativity and flexibility
• German skills at least level C2 and Italian skills at least B2. If possible, passive knowledge of a third official language. Good to very good knowledge of English.

In a nutshell

Actively participate in flood protection and the revitalisation of water bodies in Switzerland.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We have Switzerland of today and tomorrow in mind and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. FOEN offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Starting date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Antoine Magnollay
Section Head
+41 58 468 77 88