Gruner SA
Martigny
Dam Engineer (Martigny or Sion)
- 01 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Martigny
About the job
Activities & Responsibilities
Gruner Stucky is a Swiss engineering company, part of the Gruner group, specialising in sustainable solutions for water and energy. A key player in hydropower, it is involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility studies to commissioning and rehabilitation of structures.
As part of our activities in Switzerland, and particularly in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a dam engineer to join our team of specialised engineers and designers in Martigny or Sion. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our current services for the design and enhancement of the safety and performance of hydropower infrastructure, while contributing to the development and maintenance of strong client relationships. Your expertise will enable the proposal of innovative, sustainable technical solutions that comply with the highest engineering standards.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
Required profileAs part of our activities in Switzerland, and particularly in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a dam engineer to join our team of specialised engineers and designers in Martigny or Sion. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our current services for the design and enhancement of the safety and performance of hydropower infrastructure, while contributing to the development and maintenance of strong client relationships. Your expertise will enable the proposal of innovative, sustainable technical solutions that comply with the highest engineering standards.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Site analysis and assessment
- Design of retaining structures and ancillary works, from initial design phases to construction projects
- Study and design of the raising of existing concrete or embankment structures
- Monitoring and inspection of existing structures, safety evaluation studies of dams and definition of remediation measures
- Cost estimation and preparation of implementation budgets
- Preparation of tender documents for construction companies, evaluation for awarding contracts and contract drafting
- Proactive collaboration with engineering and modelling teams
- Site supervision
- Experience in the design and sizing of retaining structures
- General understanding and knowledge of hydromechanical equipment and inspection of retaining structures
- Degree from a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPF), University of Applied Sciences (HES) or equivalent
- At least 5 years of proven experience in dam projects
- Good knowledge of Swiss standards and guidelines
- Oral and written communication skills in French are mandatory. Proficiency in German and English is an advantage
