Lead Civil Engineer - German Speaking
Hybrid · Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Lead the civil engineering scope for Waste-to-X projects within a civil consortium or EPC civil works package. Coordinate civil design interfaces with consortium partners, subcontractors, internal engineering teams, clients, and authorities. Manage design activities during procurement and execution phases for civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural, and infrastructure packages. Ensure smooth collaboration between civil engineering disciplines and project stakeholders throughout design and construction. Support preparation of civil procurement packages, including technical and commercial contract requirements. Assist in contractor negotiations and respond to technical queries during procurement and project execution. Report project progress to project management and operations teams while supporting claim management activities. Travel up to 10% as required for project coordination and execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in EPC, construction, or large industrial projects as a Design Engineer
- Proven experience delivering projects in the German market with understanding of local regulations and permitting processes
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
- Strong knowledge of international civil engineering design and construction codes and standards
- Experience with structural design software and 3D BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks
- Proven project management capabilities; PM certifications are an advantage
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