Principal Asset Engineer (80-100%)

Electricity moves our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we work to ensure the security of supply from the grid in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in collaboration with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

Principal Asset Engineer (80-100%) - 1361

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this exciting position, you will create strategies, policies, standards, and technical specifications for managing the entire lifecycle of overhead lines. You will take on the following tasks:

• Creating technical standards, strategies, policies and guidelines, technical specifications, and framework contracts for managing the entire lifecycle of future or rehabilitated overhead lines
• Monitoring asset performance and analyzing issues from overhead line disruptions, as well as risk-oriented definition of measures
• Advising project teams on technical issues with strategic implications, as well as on previously unresolved issues and the associated knowledge transfer back into the technical standards
• Advising asset managers on questions regarding fault rectification
• Representing Swissgrid in the area of activity towards grid connection partners and neighboring TSOs, as well as in national and international technical committees

This is how you make a difference

For this responsible position, we are looking for you as a communicative and structured personality. You enjoy thinking in networks and developing cooperative solutions for different needs and requirements. In addition, you bring the following:

• Completed engineering degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent; additional training in business administration, asset management, or project management is an advantage
• Several years of experience in asset management and project engineering, and in-depth expertise in the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead lines
• Ideally, you have knowledge of the legal framework conditions of energy network infrastructure, especially in the area of line construction
• Fluent and negotiation-level German or French skills, with advanced knowledge in the other language and good English skills

This is how we inspire you

We offer diverse and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to the train station in Aarau. In addition, you will benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options
• 25-30 vacation days and company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training
• Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

Contact person

If you are interested, Charlotte De Keersmaecker looks forward to receiving your complete application documents via the career portal.