Engineer Project Leader Electricity — BKW
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 20 days ago
Role overview
Your Responsibilities Within our technical team, you will be responsible for:
- Perform and/or verify the electrical dimensions of residential photovoltaic installations.
- Establish connection requests from Distribution Network Managers (DRMs) via their dedicated platforms and the ElektroForm tool.
- Design, establish and control electrical diagrams of installations.
- Prepare technical dossiers and ensure compliance with existing standards and requirements.
- Work closely with project managers in different departments to ensure the smooth running of projects.
- Provide technical support to field installation teams and conduct site visits on a timely basis.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement of the department's working methods and processes.
Your profile
- Training of HES Engineer, ES Technician, Electrical Planner, Electrical Projector Designer or equivalent.
- First experience in the field of building electrical installations or strong motivation to develop your skills in this sector.
- Knowledge of photovoltaic installations, battery storage systems and charging infrastructures for electric vehicles (a serious asset).
- Your Responsibilities Within our technical team, you will be responsible for:
- Perform and/or verify the electrical dimensions of residential photovoltaic installations.
- Training of HES Engineer, ES Technician, Electrical Planner, Electrical Projector Designer or equivalent.
- First experience in the field of building electrical installations or strong motivation to develop your skills in this sector.
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities Within our technical team, you will be responsible for:
- Perform and/or verify the electrical dimensions of residential photovoltaic installations.
- Establish connection requests from Distribution Network Managers (DRMs) via their dedicated platforms and the ElektroForm tool.
- Design, establish and control electrical diagrams of installations.
- Prepare technical dossiers and ensure compliance with existing standards and requirements.
- Work closely with project managers in different departments to ensure the smooth running of projects.
- Provide technical support to field installation teams and conduct site visits on a timely basis.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement of the department's working methods and processes.
Key requirements
- Training of HES Engineer, ES Technician, Electrical Planner, Electrical Projector Designer or equivalent.
- First experience in the field of building electrical installations or strong motivation to develop your skills in this sector.
- AutoCAD mastery.
- Good knowledge of ElektroForm.
- Knowledge of photovoltaic installations, battery storage systems and charging infrastructures for electric vehicles (a serious asset).
- Good understanding of current Swiss standards (NIBT/ITTO).
- Experience with IT tools and DRM platforms.
- Team spirit, autonomy, rigour and sense of responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills in French.
Application process
- Questions on the post We look forward to your online application.
- Who are we?
- Solstis is a reference in French-speaking Switzerland in the installation of photovoltaic systems and with more than 25 years of experience, has created the largest solar power plants in French-speaking Switzerland.
Notes and original content
- Your profile
Questions about this listing
What salary does BKW offer for this role?
BKW lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. 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 BKW offer?
This listing is a full-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 BKW 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud 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 Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at BKW?
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