Head of Electrical Engineering (m/f/d)

For the Swiss Tunnel Construction department, we are looking for you as Head of Electrical Engineering to strengthen our team (depending on demand, throughout Switzerland).

Tasks

What tasks await you as Head of Electrical Engineering (m/f/d)?

• Technical and personnel management of the electrical engineering department in tunnel construction
• Developing technical concepts and documents together with the electrical and acquisition departments during the tender phase
• Responsibility for planning, procurement, operation and maintenance of electrical systems and installations on our construction sites (including power supply, medium and low voltage systems, site lighting, ventilation controls, communication and security systems, etc.)
• Preparation of plan submissions (ESTI)
• Ensuring availability and safety of electrical installations on construction sites
• Definition and monitoring of maintenance and inspection concepts
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations (NIV, NIN, EKAS, SUVA, ESTI, etc.)
• Technical support for project managers, site managers and the MTA
• Willingness to regularly attend construction sites at various tunnel projects in Switzerland

Requirements

What requirements do you bring as Head of Electrical Engineering (m/f/d)?

• Engineer FH/ETH Electrical Engineering, Technician HF Electrical Engineering or Master Craftsman (HFP)
• Expertise according to NIV Art. 8 is mandatory
• Several years of leadership and project experience advantageous
• Professional experience with construction site, industrial or tunnel installations
• Knowledge of Swiss standards and regulations
• Experience in drive, control and energy technology
• High social and leadership competence

Benefits

• A multicultural working environment with the chance to help shape a liveable future
• State-of-the-art technologies and a contemporary workplace at a sustainable company
• A company that promotes talents and the further training of its employees
• The security of a financially healthy, broadly positioned group with strong roots in Switzerland
• Flexible working models with up to 40% home office
• An excellent travel insurance for you and persons living in the same household
• An exciting selection of benefits:
  • 5 weeks holiday (6 weeks from the age of 50) and 9 paid bridging days
  • An in-house pension fund with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution levels
  • Numerous discounts on well-known providers of products and services

Why our employees enjoy working with us, they tell you themselves in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8.

How does the application process at Implenia work?

At Implenia, you can expect a simple and transparent application process:

1. Online application with CV
2. Personal initial interview by phone, digitally or on site
3. Second interview and offer phase

What is important to us

At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore aimed at promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

About Implenia

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Additionally, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines know-how from highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units under one roof to form an integrated, multinational leading construction and real estate service provider. With its headquarters in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 employees (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com

*We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to submit unsolicited CVs. All submissions will not be considered and do not constitute any obligation.