Technical Project Manager Hydropower (m/f/d)

About our client

Our client is a traditional, globally operating technology group and is regarded as a worldwide pioneer and market leader in the field of renewable energies. As a specialised partner for the modernisation, overhaul and efficiency enhancement of large hydropower plants, the company combines the agility, short decision-making paths and team spirit of a medium-sized structure (approx. 250 employees) at its Swiss locations with the economic stability and innovative strength of a global corporation.

Your mission

In this position, you take on the technical leadership in complex modernisation projects of large hydropower plants. You are the link between high-end engineering, international manufacturers and the Swiss power plant operators. Your impact: Through your technical expertise and precise management, you ensure that critical infrastructures are made fit for the future and thus make a measurable contribution to decarbonisation and sustainable energy supply.

Your responsibilities

• Technical project management: You coordinate and monitor all engineering and construction activities in line with the milestone planning.

• Design and quality responsibility: You are responsible for the efficiency and quality of the development processes and ensure compliance with technical standards.

• Technical procurement: You define technical specifications, prepare precise procurement documents for main components and accompany supplier negotiations until successful acceptance.

• Interface management: As a central, technically skilled contact person, you accompany end customers (energy suppliers) and partners through all project phases - from the initial conception to the final handover.

Your profile

• Solid foundation: Completed studies as a mechanical engineer (FH/HF or Bachelor/Master).

• Industry know-how: Several years of experience in technical project management in industrial large-scale plant construction, ideally with specific knowledge in turbine construction or classic steel hydropower construction.

• Personality: Strong communication skills, confident and binding manner in dealing with demanding stakeholders as well as a structured, solution-oriented working style.

• Language skills: Fluent German and English skills (at least level B2); French or Italian skills are a valuable plus.

The offer

• Meaningful environment: A future-proof task in a crisis-resistant industry where you actively help shape the energy transition.

• Corporate culture: An open, uncomplicated working atmosphere characterised by flat hierarchies.

• Flexibility: Attractive employment conditions according to GAV Swissmem, including flexible annual working hours and a lived home office share.

• Pension & extras: Above-average employer contributions to the pension fund and a centrally located workplace with excellent infrastructure in Central Switzerland.