Engineer in Natural Hazards / Underground Resources (60-70%)

• 03 June 2026 • 60 - 70% • Indeterminate duration • German (Elementary) • Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion • Log in to see the salary estimate of jobup.ch Engineer in Natural Hazards / Underground Resources (60-70%) at the section of geological hazards and underground resources of the Service for Natural Hazards (DNAGE) in Sitten *Online application:* *www.vs.ch/jobs* *With their solid scientific and technical competence, the DNAGE is responsible for the management of natural hazards. Our mission? To anticipate, plan, organize and intervene.* Our activities • Supervision and realization: supervision of the creation of hazard maps; realization of geological monitoring projects, technical support for the sizing of protection structures • Emergency measures: technical support in the event of geological events • Analysis and management: analysis of gravitational natural hazards such as rockfall, landslides, mudflows, landslides and subsidence; management of underground resources • Assessment: of earthquake risks for earthquake prevention • Cooperation and exchange: regular exchange with federal, cantonal and municipal authorities, engineering offices and construction companies Your tasks • You provide technical support to the various partners in the fields of underground resources and underground use, as well as geological hazards • You participate in the assessment of the canton's underground resource potential, its development and planning of its use • You implement the instruments needed for the canton to fulfill its tasks in the management of underground resources, quarries and gravel pits • In collaboration with the parties involved, you support the planning and creation of geological hazard maps and monitoring projects for part of the canton's territory • You participate in the development and establishment of the cantonal network for event forecasting, landslide monitoring and warning systems • You keep track of the administrative, technical and financial aspects of your activities Your profile • Geologist / Engineer (with Master's or equivalent degree) • Experience in the field of underground resource management and underground use • Practical knowledge of methods for assessing underground resources, their extraction and use • Good knowledge of the geology of the canton • Experience in the field of natural hazards and risk management • Practical knowledge of methods for analyzing, monitoring and protecting landslides • Experience with the technology and computer science of monitoring systems is an advantage • Willingness to make decisions on the safety of people and property in emergency situations • Independent working method • Secure written expression, contact-friendly, good manners, diplomatic skill • Good physical condition • Mother tongue French or German with good oral and written knowledge of the second official language   Entry into force Immediate or by agreement Information • Information about the position: Service for Natural Hazards, Mr. Julien Travelletti (027/606.35.51) • Online application preferred: www.vs.ch/jobs or please send your application to: Service for Personnel Management, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sitten • Deadline: June 5, 2026 / Reference number: 112690   Sitten, May 22, 2026