Senior Electrical Engineer: Waste-to-X Plant Design Lead

Kanadevia Inova; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversified field

Team atmosphere

Inova Academy

Cross-discipline insight

Excellent conditions

Central location

Modern infrastructure

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead basic engineering for Waste-to-X plants. You will craft electrical concepts, single-line diagrams, and system architectures, and perform power system studies using DigSilent and ETAP.

You will size equipment, coordinate interfaces with plant layout, prepare specifications, and participate in supplier bids. Strong English and autonomy are essential for collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in electrical engineering, especially power systems and industrial plant design.
• Proficient with power system analysis tools (PowerFactory DigSilent, ETAP) and relay configuration software (DIGSI, IEC 61850).
• Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics and documentation.
• Familiarity with EPLAN and Siemens SIMARIS preferred.
• Strong scheduling, cost awareness, and deliverables for electrical projects.
• High level of autonomy and timely decision-making within defined limits.
• Excellent written and spoken English; cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical basic engineering for Waste-to-X plants, incorporating client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Develop electrical concepts, single-line diagrams, and system architecture.
• Perform power system studies including short circuit, load flow, and protection coordination using tools like DigSilent and ETAP.
• Size and specify key equipment such as transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear, UPS, and instrument transformers.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and collaborate with layout planners on cable routing and equipment placement.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate supplier bids, and participate in vendor selection processes.
• Lead design and technical review meetings with clients and network operators.
• Act as product owner for electrical systems, developing processes and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Industrial plant design

Schematics reading

EPLAN

SIMARIS

DIGSI

PowerFactory DigSilent

ETAP

Tools

PowerFactory DigSilent

ETAP

Siemens DIGSI

IEC 61850

EPLAN

SIMARIS

Job description

Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead basic engineering for Waste-to-X plants. You will craft electrical concepts, single-line diagrams, and system architectures, and perform power system studies using DigSilent and ETAP.

You will size equipment, coordinate interfaces with plant layout, prepare specifications, and participate in supplier bids. Strong English and autonomy are essential for collaboration with international teams.