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

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

Zusammenfassung

A respected Swiss engineering consultancy is seeking a Head of Department for Hydropower Plants in Lugano. This senior leadership role involves leading major projects that directly impact energy transition and water infrastructure. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience, project management skills, and a Civil Engineering degree. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, a chance to influence projects at the highest level, and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of proven success in major hydropower projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Natural leadership with empathy and flexibility.

Aufgaben

• Drive consultancy, design, and site supervision services.
• Involvement in Swiss and international projects.
• Manage planning, organisation, and contract management.

Kenntnisse

Designing hydropower and hydraulic works projects

Project management

Regulatory expertise

Leadership

Business development

Fluent English

Italian conversational skills

Ausbildung

Civil Engineering degree (or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re not just an engineer — you’re a leader and a trusted advisor. With a Civil Engineering degree (Altern. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering), you bring:

• 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 in 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

This is not just another job — it’s an opportunity to make a mark. You will enjoy:

• 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.