Electrical Designer (for projects in Switzerland)

Company Description

Join AFRY: Your Path to Engineering Excellence!

At AFRY, we engineer change for our clients using our deep sector knowledge within the fields of infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation. When we collaborate on challenging and meaningful assignments, we succeed together with a collective of skilled and friendly colleagues. We do this with a higher purpose, to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society for generations to come.

About AFRY
We are 19,000 colleagues present in 40 countries globally, and we intend to grow even further to increase our positive impact on society.

At AFRY we have a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are brave, devoted team players, collaborating across the world to accelerate the sustainable transition. If you are looking for a workplace where you will develop and at the same time contribute to something meaningful, you have found the right place.
 

Job Description

You will be joining the electrical team located in Bellinzona, Zürich and Lausanne belonging to the Building Services ” Service Market Area Unit. This unit has approximately 78 employees globally, including Electrical designers and energy/environmental specialists. With more than 20 years of experience, the group is able to provide architects with all the services they need to develop energy-aware projects and design all the technical components inside the building.

Main focus for this group are projects related to buildings, industrial facilities and data centers.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Develop 2D drawings using AutoCAD and create 3D BIM models with Autodesk Revit (MEP)
• Produce electrical layouts, schematics, and panel drawings for LV systems
• Support engineers in designing both low and high voltage systems
• Take part in BIM coordination, including clash detection and model reviews

Qualifications

Must have:

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical design or BIM modeling
• Strong proficiency in Revit (with MEP preferred)
• Solid knowledge of AutoCAD
• Understanding of LV/HV electrical systems basics
• Familiarity with European/international standards (EN/IEC)
• Ability to work independently and effectively in remote teams
• Good communication and coordination skills
• English level B2 or higher

Good to have:

• Experience in datacenter or industrial projects
• Experience with electrical calculation tools (such as ETAP, Schneider, or similar)
• Understanding of BIM workflows and coordination processes
• Familiarity with BoQ extraction from Revit
• German or Italian language skills

Additional Information

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.