Description

An Engineer for Upper Valais (80-100%)

with the Rhône and Léman section of the Natural Hazards Service (SDANA), in Brig

Online application: www.vs.ch/jobs

The Natural Hazards Service (SDANA), with its technical and scientific expertise, is responsible for natural hazards throughout Valais. Our mission in the Rhône and Léman section: to ensure the safety, revitalisation and sustainability of the RhôneOur areas of activity

• Planning and implementation :Planning and execution of various measures of the 3rd correction of the Rhône (flood protection, revitalisation, accessibility) and maintenance of the Rhône
• Analysis and Forecasting : Use of the latest technologies in meteorology, hydrometeorology, GIS, alarm/intervention plans, watercourse maintenance, management of protective structures and implementation of hydraulic development projects
• Urgent measures : Technical assistance in case of floods and implementation of restoration measures in case of damage
• Cooperation and exchange : regular exchanges with federal, cantonal and municipal authorities, engineering offices, construction companies and companies specialised in measurement, alert and alarm systems

Your tasks

• You ensure the implementation of the measures of the 3rd correction of the Rhône in the Upper Valais sector of the Rhône and Léman section
• You manage the technical, administrative and financial aspects of the measures for all areas of integrated risk management
• You supervise the work of the commissioned engineering offices and construction companies and ensure compliance with the conditions imposed by SDANA specialists and cantonal and federal authorities
• You support the service in current strategic issues such as climate change management

Your profile

• ETH/University of Applied Sciences engineer in civil or environmental engineering or equivalent training
• Experience in the design and implementation of interdisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Professional experience in watercourse development
• Good interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and experience in managing conflict and negotiation situations
• Initiative and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Native German speaker with knowledge of French or native French speaker with excellent knowledge of German

Starting date

Immediate or by arrangement

Information

• Information about the position: Natural Hazards Service, Rhône and Léman Section, Mr Bruno Falay (027 606 35 28)
• Online application preferred: www.vs.ch/jobs or send applications to: Human Resources Service, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion
• Application deadline: 17 July 2026 / Reference number: 105285

Sion, 26 June 2026