Civil Engineering Drafter (SCE-SAM-TG-2024-186-LD)

Job description

Are you an experienced civil engineering drafter with a talent for 3D design, ready to make an impact in an innovative engineering office? Join us at CERN-the world's leading particle physics lab, spanning Switzerland and France-where you'll contribute to high-profile projects involving cutting-edge infrastructure and facility design.

As part of our Technical Office and Geomatics Section (TG) within the Site Asset Management (SAM) Group of the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department, you'll support our civil engineering projects with your design, drafting, and calculation expertise.

Functions

As a 3D Civil Engineering Designer-Drafter, your responsibilities will include:

Modelling: Create and manage 3D designs on CATIA and Revit for new and modified surface and underground structures.
Conception & Coordination: Develop drawings for structural design, finishes, roads, and landscaping.
Spatial data management: Generate and integrate 3D scans and point clouds.
Geometry adjustments: Maintain and update existing civil engineering models, focusing on concrete and metallic structures.
Project Design: Actively engage in early design and feasibility studies, including upcoming future projects.
Project Coordination: Facilitate project phases, from feasibility to execution, through coordination meetings and liaising with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
BIM Development: Support the evolution of standards, procedures, and BIM methodology.
Technical Monitoring: Stay updated on structural and finishing requirements, as well as new materials and technologies.
Qualifications
Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of civil engineering or a related field.

Professional qualification as drafter is an asset.

Experience:

Extensive experience in the development and design of tertiary and industrial buildings.
Proven experience with CATIA, Revit, AutoCAD, preferably with knowledge of several 3D software.
Experience working with 3D scans.
Experience in other building specialties (electricity, air treatment, plumbing, sanitation, etc.).
Technical competencies:

Knowledge of building construction, consolidation and renovation
Design of metallic/concrete structures
Landscaping
Design of industrial and civil buildings
Design of road, excavation, drainage works, and underground structure construction
Behavioural competencies:

Communicating effectively: demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively; listening actively to others and letting others speak
Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind
Working in teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information
Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change
Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting
Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French with a willingness to learn to speak the other language in routine situations.

Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than January, 19th 2025 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

This position involves:

Work in Radiation Areas.
A valid driving licence.
Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: SCE-SAM-TG-2024-186-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Civil Engineering Technician

Job location

Switzerland