VSL is an international specialist construction company with a worldwide footprint. The team in our technical centre in Bern/Switzerland is mainly focused on providing support and technical competence to our business developers, our site engineers and to offer a strong added value to our customers. We strongly believe in preserving our built environment to reduce the carbon footprint of the infrastructure sector and we see innovative engineering and high-quality execution as the key to that. Together, we work in a multidisciplinary environment to improve our technologies and develop new, optimized and differentiating solutions. Our engineering teams combine civil, structural, mechanical and data science skills. We operate with multinational teams and aim to strongly advance gender diversity.
How will you make an impact?
As part of the VSL Technical Center (TC), you will be responsible for methods works on various projects and contribute to deploying innovative solutions for our customers. VSL hosts its Technical Centers in Bern, Barcelona, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong. To reinforce our team in Switzerland (Bern), we are recruiting a Methods Engineer to support our Business Development and Operations teams, following the internal evolution of the current holder. You will work on projects of all sizes, mainly internationally but also in Switzerland, supporting the construction of new structures as well as the repair and strengthening of civil works (bridges, footbridges, infrastructures) and special buildings.
Your responsibilities will be:
- Responsible for methods works for projects (tender or executions)
- Concept or Detailing methods (2D and 3D CAD knowledge required- AUTOCAD , SOLIDWORKS) for civil works including precast segment production, segmental bridge erection with crane and lifting frames, repair projects, stay cable engineering, post-tensionned structure, heavy lifting…
- Preparation of methods statements and check lists together with site teams
- Preparation of production start, working sequences with Safety, Ergonomy and lean management aspects.
- Scheduling (MS project knowledge)
- Temporary works design (mainly steel design)
- Steel structure preliminary design (feasibility and tonnage purpose)
- Collaborate with other engineers within the teams (Technical Team in Switzerland or in other countries) working on design, stay cable or methods
- Collaborate with the site (execution), the pricing department (tender), and the internal Business Lines
- Technically supporting projects worldwide (missions of several months abroad possible)
- Participating in VSL transverse project teams
Who are we looking for?
- MSc Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering or equivalent
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience on project /site construction.
- A strong motivation in supporting technical services to project
- Able to work under pressure and challenging project
- Excellent analytical skills and strong communications skills (international team and cultures)
- A mindset of innovation and early adoption of new digital technologies while staying pragmatic and answering production and financial objectives.
- Proficient written and spoken English skills; a plus for other language like Spanish, German
- Knowledge in Post Tensioning structure is a plus
Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!