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Structural Civil Engineer

CERNGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:Professional | 6Deadline:6 Sep 2026Job ID:SCE-TOD-DO-2026-170-LDSynced on:5 Aug 2026
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Overview

Designs and oversees civil-engineering structures across CERN’s infrastructure lifecycle in Geneva. The engineer performs structural and seismic analysis, reviews BIM models, assesses and rehabilitates existing assets, prepares tenders and contracts, and supports construction through inspections and technical validation.

Department: Site and Civil Engineering Department – Technical Office and Development Group – Design Office Section

Languages

Required: English or French

Minimum Experience

No minimum listed

Salary

CHF 9,236 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Design surface, underground, road and utility structures
  • Perform structural, seismic and dimensional analysis
  • Review drawings, BIM models and consultant designs
  • Assess structures and define rehabilitation solutions
  • Prepare specifications, tenders and framework contracts
  • Inspect construction and validate completed works

Requirements

  • Master degree or equivalent experience in civil engineering
  • Structural design and calculation experience
  • Experience with concrete, steel and special civil works
  • English or French with commitment to learn the other
  • Valid driving licence
  • Eligibility as a CERN Member or Associate Member State national

Skills

Structural engineeringReinforced and prestressed concreteStructural steel designSeismic designInfrastructure assessmentConstruction cost estimationContract management

Tools

RevitAutoCADOffice softwareBIM tools

Additional info

  • Work arrangement: onsite.
  • Contract duration: 36 months.