Scientific Assistant for the Support of Hydraulic Engineering Projects

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

Your contribution

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

What makes you unique

• Completed training as a civil or environmental engineer ETH/FH or geographer
• Several years (>10) of practical experience in the planning and realization of flood protection structures and revitalizations
• Experience in project management and in leading work and specialist groups
• Good communication skills, negotiation skills, creativity and flexibility
• German language skills at least level C2 and Italian language 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 revitalization of water bodies in Switzerland.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies 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 (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU) 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 (UVEK).

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

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Antoine Magnollay
Head of Section
+41 58 468 77 88