Structural Designer (for projects in Switzerland)

Location: Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, pl

Company Description

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. 

AFRY employs over 18,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. Net sales in 2024 were SEK 27,160 million.

AFRY is organized into three Divisions: Energy; Industry and Transportation & Places.

The Global Division Transportation & Places is active within transportation infrastructure, real estate, water and environment in the Nordics and Central Europe. The division has about 6,500 employees and is structured around two segments: Road & Rail and Public & Commercial Places.

Job Description

Located on the shores of Lake Zurich, in the city of Rapperswil, AFRY has been present since 1994, originally operating under the name Huber + Partner AG. In 2016, the company was acquired by AF TOSCANO, and since the merger of ÅF and Pöyry in 2019, the office in the canton of St. Gallen has been operating under the AFRY brand.

Our expertise lies in structural engineering for buildings, civil structures, and infrastructure. We are your reliable partner for structural design, with specialized know‑how in timber construction, surveying, fire protection, as well as new construction, refurbishments, and rehabilitation projects.

To strengthen our team in Rapperswil, we are looking for a committed personality as a structural designer in building design. In this exciting position, you will work on challenging construction projects and use your skills in the planning and designing of building structures.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Creation of precise 3D models and 2D execution plans for demanding building construction projects in the field of concrete construction, steel construction, excavations and foundations.
• Creation of BIM-capable models and participation in coordination.
• Development of practical and economically interesting solutions.
• Close cooperation with our designers; engineers, and specialists.

Your chances

• Exciting projects in building construction from residential buildings to commercial and public buildings.
• Participation in motivated, interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Proven experience in the planning of building construction projects
• Proven experience in the use of 3D CAD planning software (Allplan or Tekla)
• Proven experience as a structural designer the field of civil engineering for building construction projects (solid construction of concrete and steel, construction pits and foundations)
• 3D excavation models with pit closures
• Modelling / attribution of reinforcement for execution (incl. creation of reinforcement lists) of foundations, walls, ceilings, etc.
• Creation of BIM2Field models with the appropriate level of detail.
• Detailed construction and planning of steel construction connections.
• Oral and written German language skills (at least B1)
• Oral and written English skills (at least B2)
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
• Proactive communication 

Good-to-have:

• Experience in Swiss projects before.
• Good German skills at B2 or higher level.
• Advanced English skills (at least C1)
• Interdisciplinary Coordination Experience
• Experience working closely with architects and other specialists.
• Experience with International Codes and Standards

Additional Information

To individuals who join our team, we offer:

• Employment based on an employment contract
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, sport card (Multisport) and a social found  
• Exciting and challenging projects
• Personal development opportunities
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team
• Helping to shape a sustainable future

Available office locations for this position are either in Poznań, Kraków or Łódź. We are flexible on the office location for this position, please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will operate a hybrid working environment.

We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your CV is in English.

Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview followed by a 2 steps virtual or live face to face interview.

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.