Overview
Job position: Head of Department - Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works (m/w/d)
Location: LUGANO (including travelling for projects between Zug- Lugano) | Workload: 100%
Lead. Inspire. Shape the future of sustainable energy.
Our client, a respected and growing Swiss engineering consultancy with 80+ specialists, is seeking an experienced professional to act as Head of Department for Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works (m/w/d). This is your chance to take on a leadership role where your expertise will directly impact the energy transition and water infrastructure of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership and drive for the Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works department.
* Lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and site supervision.
* Oversee complex, multidisciplinary hydropower and hydraulic projects from concept through execution and maintenance.
* Engage with regulatory, legal, and financial stakeholders to navigate high-level projects.
* Build and maintain a strong professional network and contribute to business development.
* Travel for project assignments (approximately 40–50 days per year).
Qualifications and Experience
* Engineering degree in Civil Engineering (alternatives: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
* 15+ years of proven success designing and leading major hydropower and hydraulic works projects.
* Broad knowledge across civil, hydraulic, and electromechanical engineering.
* Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
* Solid regulatory, legal, and financial expertise to navigate projects at the highest level.
* Natural leadership with empathy, flexibility, and the ability to motivate and grow teams.
* A strong professional network and business-development mindset.
* Fluency in English (Italian conversational skills are a plus).
* willingness to travel for short/medium assignments (approx. 40-50 days/year).
What you’ll find here
* Influence at the highest level, driving consultancy, design, and site-supervision services for landmark hydropower projects.
* Involvement in both Swiss and international projects with real societal impact.
* A role that spans the full spectrum: from planning, organisation, and contract management to design, execution, and maintenance.
* A culture built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
* The chance to work with multidisciplinary teams of top professionals, in a supportive and innovative environment.
What’s on offer
A senior leadership position with strategic impact and visibility.
Competitive salary and benefits.
The stability of an established company combined with the growth opportunities of a dynamic firm.
The opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy - and leave a lasting legacy.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do not hesitate and APPLY NOW! #LI-Hybrid
Niveaux d'expérience requis :
* 6-10 years
* 11-20 years
Compétences requises :
* Mechanical engineering
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