Scientific Associate for the support of watercourse development projects

• 09 September 2026
• 70%
• Indefinite duration
• Ittigen

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 70-70%

What you can contribute

• Direct interlocutor for the cantonal specialized services and planners responsible for flood protection and renaturation works
• Financial and technical control of flood protection and renaturation projects
• Drafting of positions on files concerning the development of watercourses
• Contribution to the development of the strategy on watercourse development and corresponding directives

What makes you unique

• EPF degree in civil engineering or EPF/HES degree in environmental engineering or geographer
• Several years (10) of practical experience in the implementation of flood protection and revitalization works
• Experience in project management and leading working groups and expert groups
• Communication skills, negotiation talent, creativity and flexibility
• Minimum German level C2 and minimum Italian B2. Ideally, passive knowledge of a third; good or even very good knowledge of English

In a few words

Actively participate in the flood protection and revitalization of watercourses in Switzerland

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. The OFEV is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC). We are interested in today's Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow's. By taking responsibility within the framework of demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. The OFEV offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed.

Questions about the position

Antoine Magnollay Section Head +41 58 468 77 88