St. Gallen
Structural Engineer (m/f/d)
- 26 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 110 000 - 115 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 9000 St. Gallen
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Structural Engineer (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF110,000 - 115,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed and technically skilled professional for structural engineering and project management of demanding building projects. You will take responsibility for the static and constructive processing of diverse construction projects and contribute, among other things, to the realisation of a large-scale shopping centre. The focus is on developing economical structural concepts, performing static calculations and dimensioning, as well as coordinating planning and construction execution. The position combines solid civil engineering expertise, independent project work, and a strong interest in constructive details with the opportunity to gradually take on additional project management responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Independent handling and management of demanding structural engineering projects in building construction or taking on a junior project management role according to previous experience
Planning and constructive development of structures across all relevant SIA service phases from preliminary study to execution and completion
Development and assessment of static and constructive structural concepts considering safety, usability, economy, and practical feasibility
Execution of demanding static calculations and structural dimensioning for various building constructions and load-bearing systems
Preparation of technical reports, static proofs, and calculation documentation to clearly present the chosen structural solutions
Detailed constructive elaboration of structural elements and connections in close collaboration with internal designers and specialist planners
Participation in the structural planning of a large-scale shopping centre as well as other diverse building projects of varying sizes and complexity levels
Coordination of internal project processing and alignment with external planning partners, especially from architecture, building services, and other engineering disciplines
Preparation of cost estimates and technical bases for project budgeting considering economic and constructive requirements
Development of tender documents and technical specifications as well as professional support in reviewing incoming contractor offers
Professional supervision and control of construction execution including site inspections, technical clarifications, and checking structural execution details
Ensuring compliance with relevant Swiss SIA standards, project deadlines, and quality requirements as well as active participation in technical and organisational project coordination
Qualifications:
Completed civil engineering degree FH, ETH or TU or a comparable recognised higher education qualification with a focus on structural engineering or structural planning
At least three to five years of professional experience in structural planning with solid practice in planning, static calculation, and constructive processing of demanding building projects
Very good expertise in statics, structural analysis, and constructive civil engineering as well as confidence in dimensioning and assessing different structural systems
Good knowledge of relevant Swiss SIA structural standards and planning processes as well as experience in preparing technical reports, static proofs, and constructive detail documents
Proficient use of CUBUS and/or AXIS is an advantage as well as experience with common calculation, CAD, and digital planning tools
Independent, structured, and quality-conscious working style with strong analytical thinking, constructive understanding, sense of responsibility, and interest in project management tasks
Good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as communication strength, a motivating personality, and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration with architects, specialist planners, site managers, and contractors
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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St. Gallen