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Senior Dam Engineer

  • Renens (VD), Zurich
  • 100%
  • Energy
  • January 20, 2025

Activities & Responsibilities

  • Lead design activities in dam engineering, covering both embankment and concrete dams, from early-stage conceptual phases to construction projects.
  • Coordinate and perform dam safety assessment studies, with a particular focus on structural and stability analyses.
  • Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and modeling teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
  • Demonstrate readiness and motivation to travel internationally for short- to mid-term assignments.

Requirements profile

  • Master’s degree (MSc) in Civil Engineering. PhD is an asset.
  • At least 8 years of proven experience in dam engineering, with a strong track record of success in local and international projects.
  • Extensive experience in the conception, design, and construction follow-up of dams.
  • Proficiency in static and dynamic analysis of embankment and concrete dams.
  • In-depth knowledge of international standards and guidelines for dam design, such as FOEN, ICOLD, USBR, and others.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in French or German is highly desirable.

What sets us apart from others

Flexible Working

A balanced work-life balance through flexible working hours in a flextime model between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Employees can work remotely up to 60% of their working time and benefit from flexible vacation policies, including the option to take unpaid leave for up to six months. Additional relief is provided by company holidays over Christmas and New Year.

Work-Life Balance

Employees receive extended vacation entitlements after the birth of a child, with four months of full pay for mothers and 15 days for the other parent. We offer individual working models upon request to help our employees optimally balance their professional and personal lives.

Attractive Compensation and Additional

In addition to a 13th month salary, profit-sharing, and loyalty bonuses after five years of service, employees receive a financial reward for bringing in new talent.

Lifelong Learning

Gruner promotes lifelong learning and offers employees up to three days of paid leave annually for training, in addition to internal training programs. Individual contributions towards long-term training costs can also be arranged.

Health and Wellbeing

Gruner provides social and health benefits that exceed the legal minimum, such as extended accident insurance and daily sickness allowances. Ergonomic workstations and a continuously evolving corporate health management system enhance physical wellbeing in the workplace. The independent employee social counseling service MOVIS is available to support employees in all aspects of their lives.

Occupational Pension

Gruner offers an attractive pension plan that far exceeds the legal minimum, with one-third of contributions covered by Gruner and the coordination offset waived.

Diverse Career Opportunities

Three career paths are available for personal development: management, project management, and specialist functions. ​Due to our national and international branches, opportunities for relocation and assignments abroad are also possible.

Sustainable Mobility

Gruner promotes the use of public transportation with an annual credit of CHF 400 for the Reka Card. Business trips using public transport are reimbursed at half-fare rates. Our pool vehicles, electric cars, and e-bikes can be used for both business and personal purposes (location-dependent).

About Gruner

Gruner plans and builds for a future worth living in

With passion and expertise, we develop sustainable solutions for challenging construction projects in the fields of buildings, infrastructure and energy. Our 1,100 employees work closely with our customers at over 35 locations in Switzerland and around the world to implement projects efficiently and innovatively. Our focus is on environmental awareness, digital innovation and the promotion of a strong corporate culture.

At Gruner, you will experience a dynamic working environment in which team spirit and personal development are very important.

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