Simulation Engineer

Randstad Switzerland; Luzern; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working models

Above-average pension contributions

Crisis-proof tasks in energy transition

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Switzerland is seeking a hydraulic engineer to ensure the stability and integrity of hydropower systems. You will design hydraulic systems for water turbines and perform transient simulations to guarantee mechanical safety.

This position supports the energy transition and guarantees reliable grid integration, while offering flexible working conditions and a supportive workplace culture.

Your background should include mechanical engineering studies, strong skills in hydraulic machinery, and proficiency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Completed studies as a mechanical engineer with specialization in fluid mechanics or hydraulics.
• Sound knowledge of hydraulic machines and system design of hydropower plants.
• Practical experience with transient system analyses and calculations in fluid transients.

Aufgaben

• Handle the hydraulic design and geometric dimensioning of water turbines for projects.
• Perform complex transient system analyses and pressure surge calculations.
• Ensure systems are reliably integrated into the power grids.
• Develop innovative project designs and potential studies for power plant modernizations.
• Provide specialist advice to national and international project teams.
• Continuously develop internal software tools and calculation methods.

Kenntnisse

Hydraulic design

Transient system analyses

Grid integration

Fluent German (C1)

Good English (B2)

Ausbildung

Mechanical engineering (FH / ETH / TU)

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a long-established, globally operating technology group and is considered a worldwide pioneer and market leader in the field of renewable energies. As a specialized partner for the modernization, overhaul, and efficiency improvement of large hydropower plants, the company combines the agility, short decision‑making processes, and team spirit of a medium‑sized company (approx. 250 employees) with the economic stability and innovative strength of a global corporation at its Swiss locations.

Their mission

In this position, you are the technical mastermind behind the hydraulic integrity and transient system stability of the plants. Through your calculations and simulations, you prevent pressure surges, ensure grid integration, and guarantee that large turbines can be connected to the grid flawlessly and safely, even after complex modifications. Your impact: You secure the Swiss and international energy supply for the coming decades.

Your responsibilities

• Hydraulic design: They handle the hydraulic design and geometric dimensioning (G&D) of water turbines for demanding conversion and new plant projects.
• Transient simulation: They perform complex transient system analyses and pressure surge calculations to guarantee the mechanical and hydraulic safety of the overall system.
• Grid integration: Precise stability analyses ensure that the systems are perfectly and reliably integrated into the power grids.
• Feasibility studies: They develop innovative project designs and potential studies within the framework of power plant modernizations.
• Interface expertise: You provide specialist advice to the sales, project management and commissioning departments at the national and international level.
• Method development: They continuously develop the internal software tools and calculation methods for system analysis.

Your profile

• Education: Completed studies as a mechanical engineer (FH / ETH / TU) with specialization in fluid mechanics, hydraulics or a comparable field.
• Technical expertise (must‑have): Sound knowledge in the field of hydraulic machines (preferably large turbines) and the system design of hydropower plants.
• Simulation & Analysis (Must‑Have): Practical experience with transient system analyses and calculations in the field of fluid transients.
• Languages (must‑have): Fluent German (at least C1 level for internal and external project coordination) and good English skills (B2).
• Personality: Analytical acumen, enjoyment of interdisciplinary issues and a strong customer and service orientation.

The offer

• Meaningfulness: A crisis‑proof task in which you actively help shape the global energy transition.
• Flexibility: Modern working time models (annual working time) and practical home office options for a genuine work‑life balance.
• Security & Pensions: Attractive employment conditions according to the Swiss industry collective agreement (Swissmem) as well as above‑average employer contributions to the pension fund (pension advantage).
• Work environment: An uncomplicated, open informal culture at a centrally located site with excellent infrastructure.