Head of department/in traffic planning, 80-100 % — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
The Office for Transport and Civil Engineering (AVT) is responsible for the further development and value preservation of the cantonal roads and paths as well as their operational maintenance.
It plans and orders public regional and local transport and approves transport measures on municipal roads.
The aim is to ensure performance-appropriate, safe and sustainable transport mobility in the canton.
- The Office for Transport and Civil Engineering (AVT) is responsible for the further development and value preservation of the cantonal roads and paths as well as their operational maintenance.
- It plans and orders public regional and local transport and approves transport measures on municipal roads.
- You have completed your studies as an engineer/in ETH/FH in the field of transport or a comparable university education.
- In addition, you bring in-depth knowledge and several years of experience in higher-level traffic planning and traffic engineering.
Key requirements
- You have completed your studies as an engineer/in ETH/FH in the field of transport or a comparable university education.
- In addition, you bring in-depth knowledge and several years of experience in higher-level traffic planning and traffic engineering.
Contacts
- Email applications cannot be considered.
- 032 627 26 31
- Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activity 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.
Company and context
- You are a motivating leader with leadership experience and the ability to develop your team professionally and organizationally.
- Strategic and networked thinking sets you apart.
- You quickly grasp complex relationships, weigh different interests and requirements and develop viable solutions.
- They work independently and solution-oriented, appreciate the cooperation in the team and communicate verbally and in writing clearly, securely and addressable.
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- 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? Roger Schibler Cantonal engineer
Additional details
- For the Transport Planning department, we are looking for a department head/in Transport Planning, 80-100%, at the Solothurn location on 01.12.2026 or by agreement. Your responsibility
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV Equal pay between men and women
- 2 weeks paternity leave Financial contributions to childcare
Notes and original content
- For the Transport Planning department, we are looking for a department head/in Transport Planning, 80-100%, at the Solothurn location on 01.12.2026 or by agreement.
- Your responsibility
- Your profile
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in cadre
- Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty rewards
- 2 weeks paternity leave
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
Kanton Solothurn lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Solothurn. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kanton Solothurn offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kanton Solothurn during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Solothurn can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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