Lead Engineer - Civil

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Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

  • Lead the civil engineering scope for Waste-to-X projects within a civil consortium or EPC civil works package.
  • Coordinate civil design interfaces with consortium partners, subcontractors, internal engineering teams, clients, and authorities.
  • Manage design activities during procurement and execution phases for civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural, and infrastructure packages.
  • Ensure smooth collaboration between civil engineering disciplines and project stakeholders throughout design and construction.
  • Support preparation of civil procurement packages, including technical and commercial contract requirements.
  • Assist in contractor negotiations and respond to technical queries during procurement and project execution.
  • Report project progress to project management and operations teams while supporting claim management activities.
  • Travel up to 10% as required for project coordination and execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in EPC, construction, or large industrial projects as a Design Engineer.
  • Proven project management capabilities; PM certifications are an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of international civil engineering design and construction codes and standards.
  • Experience with structural design software and 3D BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
  • Assertive and decisive personality with experience working in remote and multicultural teams.
  • Fluent in English, French, German or any additional languages are a plus.

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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This Lead Engineer - Civil role at kanadeviainova is based in ZH, Zürich, Zürich, ZH, Switzerland, ch. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Engineer - Civil role at kanadeviainova full-time or part-time?
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When was the Lead Engineer - Civil job at kanadeviainova posted?
This Lead Engineer - Civil position at kanadeviainova was posted on Jun 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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