Head of Department - Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic (m/w/d) Lugano

LHH; Lugano; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 125’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading Swiss engineering consultancy is seeking a Head of Department for Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works in Lugano. This role involves strategic leadership, project oversight, and managing multidisciplinary teams to drive sustainable energy initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in the field and strong project management abilities. Join an environment focused on collaboration and innovative solutions to future energy challenges.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Visibility in senior leadership

Career growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of proven success in hydropower and hydraulic projects.
• Broad knowledge across civil, hydraulic, and electromechanical engineering.
• Natural leadership with empathy and flexibility.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for the Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works department.
• Oversee hydropower projects from concept through execution.
• Engage with stakeholders in high-level projects.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Team development

Regulatory expertise

Business development

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Civil Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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