SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER INDUSTRY - DE/EN

Artelia; Pratteln; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel

Permanent full-time position

Career development opportunities

Dynamic international team

Job summary

ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA in Pratteln (Basel area) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong EIA/EMSR expertise for chemical and process industries in Switzerland. You will lead technical interfaces, design electrical systems, and contribute to architecture and budgeting for challenging projects.

You will bring 8–10 years in industrial electrical engineering, GMP awareness, and fluency in German with good English. Travel to regional sites is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Fluent German is essential; professional working proficiency in English is required.
• Proven expertise in electrical engineering and EMSR/EIA systems.
• Strong project coordination and technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up activities in process industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budget estimates and contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design.
• Lead EIA work packages and act as technical interface between disciplines.
• Perform electrical distribution studies and design schematics.
• Contribute to project costing and supplier discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage client relations.
• Support commissioning and operations at industrial sites in Switzerland.

Skills

German fluency

English proficiency

Project leadership

Autonomy

Client relationship

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

For ease of reading, inclusive writing has not been used in this job posting; the masculine form applies equally to women, men, and non-binary individuals.

• Prepare budget estimates.
• Contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design.

Company Description

We are an engineering group and a key player in the fields of building, water, energy, environment, industry, and mobility.

100% owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: practicing a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and executing with commitment.

Our 10,000 employees, spread across more than 40 countries, create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing strategic challenges for both the planet and humanity. Our teams operate on a human scale, fostering close relationships, daily interactions, and knowledge sharing.

As part of this position, you will be joining ARTELIA INDUSTRIE, which consists of 850 passionate employees across more than 30 locations in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Together, we design, adapt, and modernize industrial facilities to meet the challenges of tomorrow: production, economic performance, energy transition, and installation safety.

• Recognized expertise: We excel in implementing various production processes by leveraging our in-depth expertise in equipment, piping, mechanics, electricity, instrumentation, automation, metal structures, civil engineering, and construction.
• A diverse range of activities, from large-scale projects to local initiatives: Our teams work in strategic sectors such as Refining and Carbon Recycling, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Gas, Offshore, Aerospace, Rail, Shipbuilding and Space, Steelmaking, Mining, Microelectronics, and Defense.

For ease of reading, inclusive writing has not been used in this job posting; the masculine form applies equally to women, men, and non-binary individuals.

Description Du Poste

Position:

For its Pratteln office (Basel area), ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in electrical engineering, EIA/EMSR systems, and industrial project execution. The successful candidate will contribute both technically and through leadership in the delivery of challenging projects within the chemical, pharmaceutical, and process industries.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the office director, you will be involved in projects for new installations or improvements to existing units. In this context, your missions will consist of:

Electrical Engineering (EIA / EMSR)

• Conduct low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage electrical distribution studies.
• Design and prepare electrical schematic diagrams.
• Specify electrical equipment, including power conversion systems, main low-voltage switchboards, transformers, and associated systems.
• Define and size instrumentation equipment, including preparation of instrument datasheets and instrument lists.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to identify and engage suppliers.
• Carry out technical bid evaluations and technical discussions with suppliers.
• Participate in project costing and ensure financial, technical, and quality monitoring of projects.
• Prepare budget estimates.
• Verify input data and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Contribute to EIA/EMSR architecture design.
• Ensure the quality of detailed engineering deliverables.
• Act as technical interface between process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Execute FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Project Coordination & Client Interface

• Act as the main technical contact for customers.
• Lead EIA work packages according to project requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and overall progress.
• Propose and present optimized technical solutions.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Report to the office director concerning the development of local activities.

On-Site Activities

• Perform assignments at industrial client sites in German-speaking Switzerland and occasionally throughout Switzerland.
• Participate in commissioning and plant start-up activities.
• Provide technical support during plant operation when required.

Qualifications

Profile

Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

You have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, including significant involvement in engineering, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.

You have proven expertise in EIA/EMSR systems and a solid understanding of instrumentation and industrial electrical installations.

You are familiar with the Swiss industrial environment and ideally have experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or process industries.

You possess strong project coordination and technical leadership capabilities, enabling you to manage technical interfaces and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.

Knowledge of GMP environments would be considered a strong asset.

You are recognized for your structured and analytical mindset, your high level of autonomy, your sense of ownership, and your ability to build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

You are comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

You are willing to work on industrial sites and participate in commissioning and operational support activities when required.

Fluent German is essential. Professional working proficiency in English is required, and French would be considered an asset.

You are motivated to take on a versatile and evolving position within a growing industrial engineering environment.

Informations supplémentaires

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and grow ARTELIA’s Basel activities
• Dynamic and collaborative environment within an international engineering group
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Travel to be expected at the regional level (BS, BL, AG, SO).
• Permanent full-time position