Senior Project Engineer

Duty Station

CH-Geneva

The Senior Project Engineer provides specialised technical leadership to execute WIPO’s building modernisations and high-stakes energy transition, specifically integrating the campus into the SIG Geni Lac network. The role fills a critical gap in technical oversight and contract management, ensuring sustainable, modernised infrastructure and no disruption to WIPO’s business continuity.

• Conduct surveys of existing technical systems and perform feasibility studies. Lead the definition of technical strategies and establish requirements for complex building projects.
• Monitor and coordinate studies. Review drawings and specifications (including HVAC, electrical and sanitary installations) to verify compliance with Swiss SIA standards and WIPO technical requirements. Propose and review and approve technical optimisations.
• Lead the technical evaluation in the awarding of contracts, including defining procurement strategies, drafting complex specifications, and negotiating technical terms with engineering specialists and contractors.
• Oversee the implementation phase, managing contract performance, and verifying that the work complies with technical specifications, standards, regulations and safety requirements.
• Ensure close coordination with operations and security teams to guarantee WIPO business continuity and compliance with internal procedures. Coordinate temporary technical installations and logistical operations related to project implementation as needed.
• Participate in the commissioning of facilities and handover of works to building operations managers. Monitor resolution of defects identified during acceptance inspections and warranty periods.
• Exercise delegated authority for financial management, including budget forecasting, monitoring expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and deliverables, proactively identifying and mitigating technical or financial bottlenecks and escalating critical risks with proposed solutions.
• Perform other project‑related tasks as needed.

Advanced university degree in HVAC, mechanical or electromechanical engineering, or a related field in building services engineering.

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in planning, design and implementation of building services projects.
• Extensive experience in construction project management and multi‑disciplinary technical coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in large‑scale and complex building renovation projects in occupied sites.
• Experience with rules and regulations relating to buildings in Switzerland.
• Prior experience in building operations and experience with Geni Lac.
• Excellent written and spoken knowledge of French and good working knowledge of English.

• Extensive knowledge of building services, including HVAC, electrical, sanitary installations, and BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Strong understanding of business continuity on an operational site.
• In‑depth knowledge of design and construction principles related to technical systems, adhering to relevant building codes.
• Strong mastery of contract management and the ability to oversee the technical lifecycle of a project from feasibility study to hand‑over.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent ability to clearly communicate technical information to both expert and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with a strong focus on problem solving.
• Working knowledge of computer‑aided design tools (AutoCAD) and project planning tools.

• Knowledge of Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) norms.
• Knowledge of building information modelling (BIM) tools.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations relating to buildings in Switzerland.
• Communicating effectively.
• Showing team spirit.
• Demonstrating integrity.
• Producing results.
• Showing service orientation.
  
  Seeing the big picture.
• Seeking change and innovation.
• Developing yourself and others.

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical…