Project Engineer – Forecasting - Hydraulic company
MoonWork is recruiting confidentially for a well-established, dynamic company at the forefront of water and environmental management, seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join their Operational Forecasting team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and environmental engineering and ready to make a difference in innovative projects based in Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities:
1-Operational Forecasting:
- Monitor incoming data and generate exports for clients.
- Overseeing and adjusting forecasting models (rainfall-runoff).
- Ensuring the quality of operational forecasts and making necessary adaptations.
- Managing real-time data, client content on web platforms, and database verification.
- Participating in rotational on-call duty (every 3 weeks, with flexible remote weekend hours).
2-Client Subscription Management:
- Acting as the main point of contact for subscribed clients, managing relationships independently.
- Improve forecasting models and lead R&D modeling tasks for client-specific projects.
3-Technical Mandates:
- Conducting various projects in hydrology and hydraulics, including simulations and analysis using specialized software.
- Developing new analysis tools, generating reports, and creating geographic visualizations through GIS.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact, innovative projects in environmental and water management.
- Continuous learning opportunities to stay at the cutting edge of industry technologies.
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that is passionate about problem-solving and technical excellence.
- Benefit from flexible working conditions, including remote work options after a certain tenure.
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing based on company success.
Next Steps & recruitment process:
1 - MoonWork selection
If you're excited about contributing to meaningful environmental projects and meet the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply confidentially on MoonWork. If you are short-listed, we will ask for your work certificates, reference letters, and diplomas in addition to your CV.
2 - Recruiter interviews:
2 interviews are planned: One with the Head of the operational forecast & a Director. Then, another one with two additional directors.
3 - Tests to be conducted:
The candidate has to take technical tests
4 - Notice management & offer:
The recruiter agrees to manage a notice period on this recruitment
Profile Required :
Education:
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Physics from a leading technical university.
Technical Skills:
- Strong foundation in hydrology, urban drainage, and hydraulic modeling.
- Proficiency in GIS tools (QGIS preferred).
- Solid programming skills, particularly in Python and C#.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and general IT knowledge.
Languages:
- Fluent in German is a must (Swiss-German is a plus).
- Fluent in English is a must
- Professional proficiency in French is a plus.
Other Requirements:
Must already reside in Switzerland. Candidates requiring work or residency permit sponsorship are not eligible.
Location :
The job is open in Lausanne, Winterthour and Bienne
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Place of work
Bienne
2500 Bienne
Contact
Jean-Baptiste De Miranda
