Draftsman/Draftswoman Technician in Geomatics at 80%

A municipality of nearly 10,000 inhabitants, managed, maintained and animated by about a hundred employees, Épalinges stands out for its dynamism and growth. Close to the Jorat forests and urban at the same time, terminus of the M2 metro line, Épalinges aims to create modern infrastructures and a welcoming living environment conducive to exchange, based on sustainable and harmonious development. As a responsible employer, we wish to offer working conditions that allow each collaborator to flourish and feel proud to carry out stimulating work and projects.

Following the departure of the incumbent, the Works, Environment and Biodiversity Service is looking for a:

The Works, Environment and Biodiversity Service is responsible for the implementation of public infrastructure projects, particularly in the fields of roads, green spaces, sanitation and public lighting. The service also ensures the maintenance and preservation of the local environment, aiming to promote biodiversity, natural resource management and compliance with environmental standards.

You will be responsible for:

Geomatics/Data Management:

o Updating data related to the service (pipeline networks, waste management, biodiversity, roads, etc.).

o Conducting GPS surveys in the field and integrating data into the GIS via QGIS.

o Managing and updating GIS/GIS databases in connection with inspections and interventions.

Technical Drawing/Civil Engineering:

o Producing technical plans for road, public lighting and sanitation projects (municipal roads, pavements, parking, water networks, etc.)

o Preparing technical files for tenders and submissions.

o Updating plans of the state of existing infrastructures

Site Management:

o Participating in field surveys and site visits

o Ensuring the technical follow-up of certain sites

o Coordination with companies and engineering offices, monitoring work on site.

o Writing technical reports and budget monitoring.

Required knowledge and skills:

• Training as a technician, survey draftsman, geomatician or equivalent, with a specialisation in sanitation.
• Knowledge of Swiss legal bases and technical standards in the field of environment, water protection and disposal, and road construction
• Proficiency in computer tools: MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS software (QGIS).
• Experience in a similar position (municipality, engineering office), including project management and site supervision.
• Good knowledge of Swiss legal bases and technical standards in sanitation.
• Autonomy, organisational skills, rigour, initiative.
• Interpersonal skills, teamwork, public service orientation.
• Sensitivity to environmental issues.
• Category B driving licence mandatory.

Start date : as soon as possible

Application deadline: 18.09.26

For further information, Ms Adeline Bragadir, Head of the Works, Environment and Biodiversity Service, is available (tel. 021 784 80 41).