Wissenschaftliche/-r Mitarbeiter/-in Hydrometrie, 40-60% — Kanton Solothurn

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Full description

The Office for the Environment ensures the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ensures that the environment of the canton Solothurn remains livable. For the department of hydraulic engineering, we are looking for a scientific employee in hydrometry, 40-60%, as of 01.01.2027 or by agreement at the Solothurn site.

Your responsibility

  • In cooperation with external contractors, they ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the cantonal hydrometric measuring network and ensure the coordination of hydrometrics with the Confederation and other cantons.
  • Plausibilization, processing and evaluation of the measured data They provide important basics for internal and external users.
  • Increasing extreme hydrological events (flooding, drought) require you to manage exceptional situations in the surface waters.
  • The ongoing updating of the water network, updating of the ecomorphology and publication of important data for the public are part of your area of responsibility.
  • You are a member of the Cantonal Flood Picetting Service.

Your profile

  • You have acquired your technical skills in a university study in the field of engineering or environmental sciences or a higher environmental engineering specialist training and have experience in hydrometrics, ecomorphology, drought/flood management and data evaluation.
  • Initiating and managing projects is up to you and you have experience in project management.
  • You are familiar with GIS, databases and software for statistical data analysis.
  • They bring patience, humor and the conviction to commit to a good cause.
  • They enjoy working in a team and are ready to tackle the tasks and challenges with commitment.
  • Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
  • Part-time work, also in cadre
  • Opportunity for mobile work
  • Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
  • Equal pay between men and women
  • Loyalty rewards
  • 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay
  • 2 weeks paternity leave
  • Financial contributions to childcare
  • Comprehensive offer of internal and external training

Questions?

Christoph Dietschi Head of Hydraulic Engineering 032 627 26 92

Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activities of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and economy with their own imprint. Behind this promise stands the canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, a tangible flexibility and a stability in the working environment.

Convinced?

We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.

Job details

  • Company: Kanton Solothurn
  • Position: Wissenschaftliche/-r Mitarbeiter/-in Hydrometrie, 40-60%
  • Location: Solothurn, Solothurn
  • Salary: CHF 41'100 - 62'400 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Amministrazione pubblica
  • Posted on: 2026-09-25
  • Expired on: 2026-10-23

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