Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Section Head Energy Industry 80 - 100%
- 14 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as Sektionsleiter/-in Energiewirtschaft. Shape energy strategies in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Lead the Energiewirtschaft section to develop decision-making foundations.
- Support the canton in safeguarding its interests in energy supply.
- Collaborate with a team to enhance energy strategy and planning.
Skills
- Degree in business or engineering with experience in energy sectors.
- Leadership skills and negotiation expertise are essential.
- Strong economic knowledge and political acumen required.
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About the job
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Building Directorate Canton of Zurich
80 - 100%
1 March 2027
Section Head Energy Industry
Do you want to help shape the energy strategy of the Canton of Zurich? Reliable and economical energy supply and forward-looking planning of energy needs are of great importance for the economy and society. Take on a key role at the interface of business, politics and energy.
Your tasks
As head of the Energy Industry section, you develop well-founded decision-making bases in the field of energy economics. You support the canton in safeguarding its ownership interests in the electricity sector and are responsible for handling energy economic initiatives from the Cantonal Council. Together with a small team, you operate in the tension field of politics, administration and market and actively contribute to the further development of the cantonal energy strategy and energy planning.
Your profile
For this demanding and versatile role, you have a completed degree as a business economist, economist or engineer with additional business management training and several years of experience in energy economic functions, ideally in the electricity supply sector. Experience in leading a team, negotiation skills, conceptual thinking, a high level of economic knowledge as well as a feel for politics and the processes of public administration at federal, cantonal and municipal levels complete your profile.
You choose us because:
You live responsibility and can rely on a strong team ... You appreciate short paths and direct exchange within the team ... You want to maintain active exchange with the energy industry and other cantons.
Your contact
Matthias Möller
Department Head
+41 43 259 42 77
Department Head
+41 43 259 42 77
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About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees are committed day by day.
Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
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Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Personality test
Final decision
