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

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