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

LHH; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading Swiss engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Department for Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works in Zug. This leadership role involves overseeing major projects, influencing renewable energy initiatives, and requires 15+ years of experience in the field. A competitive salary and benefits are on offer, along with opportunities for strategic impact.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Leadership position with strategic impact

Growth opportunities in a dynamic firm

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of experience in hydropower and hydraulic works projects.
• Broad knowledge in civil, hydraulic, and electromechanical engineering.
• Strong project management skills with complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, organisation, and maintenance of hydropower projects.
• Drive consultancy and design for landmark hydropower projects.
• Engage in Swiss and international projects with societal impact.

Kenntnisse

Design and leadership of hydropower projects

Project management

Regulatory and financial expertise

Natural leadership

Fluency in English

Italian conversational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Head of Department – Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works (m/w/d) – Zug. Location: Zug (including travelling 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 a leadership role where your expertise will directly impact the energy transition and water infrastructure of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department for Hydropower Plants & Hydraulic Works, including planning, organisation, contract management, design, execution, and maintenance of projects.
• Drive consultancy, design, and site-supervision services for landmark hydropower projects.
• Engage in both Swiss and international projects with real societal impact.
• Provide strategic oversight, resource planning, and performance management for multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

• 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!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting