Fixed-term Contract First Job - Project Engineer - Electrotechnics

We will achieve together

The Engineering Solutions and Projects activity offers innovative engineering solutions for the renewal and development of SIG networks and facilities as well as new services related to the City, Districts and Smart Buildings in a multi-fluid and smart approach. It manages SIG or external engineering projects ensuring deadlines, costs, quality and risk management throughout the project.

As an electrotechnical engineer (Fixed-term Contract First Job), you will be responsible for the design / studies (preliminary and detailed) of part of the electrical installations and/or the monitoring of the corresponding construction works for infrastructure projects related to transport, electricity distribution or high-power electricity production (HV/MV transformer substations, hydroelectric power plants ...)

Your energy serving a sustainable Geneva

As an electrotechnical engineer (Fixed-term Contract First Job), your main missions will be as follows:

• Carry out all or part of the preliminary studies of the project;
• Perform detailed study phase sizing and detailed technical definition of low voltage electrical supply cabinets, as well as the corresponding general estimate, tender documents for companies and then the analysis of offers.
• Produce the documentation necessary for the project execution phase (plans, diagrams, operating procedures, test protocols, commissioning, final documentation, as well as any other technical document required for the proper execution of the works)
• Ensure the monitoring of the works, coordination of the various implementation teams, control of the proper execution of the services performed and then the acceptance of the completed works;
• Coordinate the project team, interact with internal stakeholders (Finance, Communication and Legal) and external ones (for example: partners, authorities);
• Manage the project and associated risks to guarantee costs, quality and deadlines;
• Take charge of the administrative, financial and technical management of the projects entrusted to you

Your personality and skills

With excellent theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering for high-power electricity distribution and production installations (HV/MV transformer substations and/or hydroelectric productions), you are also familiar with common and dedicated software tools (electrical sizing software, project management…). You have the taste and skills to manage the construction works of the electrical installations you have designed in studies. Creative, you demonstrate initiative, method, team spirit and adaptability. You know how to negotiate, convince and communicate well.

Your academic background:

• You have just obtained your Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (University of Applied Sciences or any other diploma deemed equivalent);
• Familiarity with Swiss professional standards and regulations (IEC, OICF, etc), international standards, electrical safety, occupational safety (SUVA) is a strong asset;
• Comfortable in English (reading, writing, speaking), knowledge of German is an advantage.

* SIG regularly welcomes recent graduates to offer them a significant first professional experience within the framework of a one-year fixed-term contract. The term "recent graduates" refers to persons who have completed their studies within the last 18 months, seeking a first professional experience related to their academic background.

Please send us an application in French.

Joining SIG means participating in change!

SIG is a local public company serving the population, businesses and public authorities of Geneva. It provides a wide range of services in energy distribution, water and waste recovery. As the industrial arm of the State of Geneva, it is committed to an ambitious ecological transition.

Concerned with promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity within its teams, our institution encourages applications from everyone, regardless of gender, origin or any other personal characteristic.

In fields where women are currently underrepresented, female applications are particularly encouraged.

Job posting no. 8136

Application deadline

23 November 2026