Hydraulic Heating Specialist Engineer - 100%

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The position is attached to the Real Estate Department (DI), whose mission is to define a strategy for the property portfolio, to develop coherence in the monitoring of major projects according to the 2022-2040 hospital master plan, in close partnership with the main State services attached to the Department of Territory, the Department of Infrastructure and the Department of Health, to optimise the monitoring of surfaces and future planning, while ensuring the smooth running of services. More than 230 professionals carry out their duties daily with constant attention to quality, a sense of service and environmental responsibility.

The infrastructure operational continuity service is a service provider whose main mission is, through the presence on each site of employees from various trades, to ensure the maintenance of the hospital estate composed of medical and logistical equipment, buildings and their installations.

As a hydraulic heating specialist engineer, you strengthen the HVAC sector. The team, composed of 5 technicians and a group leader, specialises in various technical building fields: production and distribution of superheated water, steam, domestic hot water, heating and chilled water. You thus work in an environment that is both demanding and innovative.

In this role, you conduct preliminary studies by analysing feasibility, identifying needs, estimating costs and defining the schedule.

You write detailed specifications and propose technical solutions that enable informed decision-making.

You ensure rigorous project framing, thus guaranteeing precise validation of objectives and controlled progress.

You also prepare the necessary submissions for launching public tenders.

In partnership with colleagues from your sector and other sectors of the owner division, you evaluate technical solutions by selecting the most suitable equipment and developing detailed projects.

You actively supervise, ensuring compliance with laws, standards and regulations at every stage.

You are proactive in proposing optimisations and improvements concerning your techniques.

You act as a consultant expert in your field, participating in the analysis, validation and monitoring of the technical operation of installations and projects mainly according to SIA phases 1, 2 and 6.

You contribute to the continuous improvement of the sector and service by taking part in the development of guidelines, procedures and other standard documents to ensure uniformity of the services offered.

You keep abreast of technological and regulatory developments to anticipate necessary changes to installations in line with medical requirements and safety standards.

You represent your sector and the techniques you are responsible for within the framework of major institutional projects.

In various meetings, you exchange with your colleagues and provide feedback to your management to optimise the management of your projects.

You hold a Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent in thermal engineering.

You have solid experience (minimum 5 years) in managing complex technical installations, ideally in critical environments (hospital, industry, public infrastructure).

You possess excellent knowledge of standards and regulations, as well as technical expertise related to installations in your field.

Comfortable in demanding environments, you know how to make decisions, prioritise and manage emergency situations calmly.

You are proficient with CMMS tools and common office software.

Experience with industrial distribution networks (superheated water, steam, cooling, etc.) is an asset.

Good command of French is essential.

• Start date: to be agreed
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 100%
• Job grade: 18
• Contract: permanent
• Application deadline: 03.11.2026
• Contact for information: Mr L. Uccella, head of the HVAC sector, Luigino.Uccella@hug.ch

Your application must include a cover letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Committed to fighting unemployment, the HUG encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.