Kanton Nidwalden
Stans
Project Manager Water Engineering & Natural Hazards
- 27 October 2026
- 60 – 90%
- Permanent position
- 6370 Stans
About the job
Incredibly versatile
We are the SME among administrations - versatile, agile and close to the people. With around 900 employees, we take responsibility together, think networked and tackle tasks where we are needed. This makes our work demanding, varied and meaningful. With us, there is room for participation and initiative.Tasks
- You accompany and lead diverse water engineering and protection projects from planning to realisation - actively shaping the protection against natural hazards in the canton of Nidwalden.
- You support and advise municipalities and develop practical solutions for water engineering and natural hazard-related issues together with planning offices and other stakeholders.
- You review technical reports and expert opinions, accompany the development of hazard maps and assess construction and planning projects.
- You contribute to managing natural hazard events and the further development of integrated risk management.
- You take on demanding tasks, have freedom for your own ideas and help shape our small team.
Your profile
- University or university of applied sciences degree in civil or environmental engineering, forestry or geosciences, or a comparable qualification.
- Good expertise in water engineering and in the field of natural hazards.
- You have proven experience in project or construction management or bring the professional potential and motivation to grow into project management.
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style with a good sense for the essentials.
- Curiosity, enjoyment of professional challenges and willingness to continuously develop yourself.
- Social skills, ability to work in a team and enjoyment of exchange with different people.
- Good written and oral communication skills as well as basic knowledge in handling geographic information systems.
Here for you
For further information about this position, please contact Ms Sonja Zgraggen, Head of the Office for Forest and Natural Hazards, telephone 041 618 76 68.
