Head Asset Engineering, Green Power
Alpiq
Company Overview
What They Do
Alpiq is a leading provider of energy and service offerings in Europe, formed from the merger of Atel Holding AG and EOS S.A. in 2009 (source: companieshistory.com). The company focuses on various technologies, including hydropower, nuclear energy, gas-fired and combined heat and power plants, as well as renewable energies like wind and solar power. Alpiq produces approximately 17,450 GWh of electricity annually, with generation from nuclear energy accounting for 37%, hydropower 31%, and conventional thermal energy 29% (source: wikipedia.org). Its target markets span across Europe, serving customers from industrial companies to public institutions and households, particularly in countries like France, where Alpiq has been active since 2021 (source: alpiq.com). Alpiq differentiates itself through its flexible asset base and independent trading expertise, enabling the company to remain competitive (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by Alpiq include the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland, in which the company holds a 40% stake and has a capacity of 1,060 MW (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the Leibstadt nuclear power plant with a 27.4% stake and the Nant de Drance pumped storage power plant, which has been operational since 2022 and contributes to system flexibility (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Alpiq also operates several gas power plants in Italy, Spain, and Hungary, holding up to 100% stakes in these countries (source: wikipedia.org). Current projects include the Gondosolar initiative in the Alps, expected to generate 18 million kWh annually, as well as the development of a new wind farm in Sweden (source: alpiq.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Alpiq has announced the HydroLEAP research project aimed at enhancing the flexibility and sustainability of hydropower infrastructure (source: alpiq.com). The company has also expanded its activities in household electricity and gas supply in France, which has been continuously developed since 2021 (source: alpiq.com). Although no major acquisitions or mergers have been documented after 2022, the previous delisting through the investment from Energy Infrastructure Partners has solidified Alpiq's private structure (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Working There
Alpiq offers a variety of roles in energy generation, trading, project management, and consulting, with its main office in Lausanne and numerous European subsidiaries active (source: alpiq.com). The corporate culture emphasizes values such as empathy, honesty, integrity, and creativity to foster a positive work environment (source: alpiq.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, the company pursues a sustainable and financially stable model aimed at long-term security for its employees (source: alpiq.com).
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Job Description
To develop further Alpiq's Green Power assets portfolio, we are looking for a Head Asset Engineering.
Reporting to the Head of the unit Green Power, you will lead a team to directly support Alpiq production assets portfolio growth and the management of existing assets.
You will own, with your team, the technical authority for renewables, hydrogen and other green energy production and transformation technologies. You will cover following geographies: Switzerland, Italy, France, Nordic countries, and new countries with assets under development.
You will support Asset Managers to maximise assets availability and performances; and lead the technical development of new assets from concept studies to construction and commissioning.
Regular travel to assets sites and stakeholders' locations are required.
Your main responsibilities
Multi-geographies organization management
- Manage a diverse engineering team, based in various countries;
- Ensure coordination across the different teams in Europe;
- Structure the development of teams' skills and capabilities.
Engineering expertise development
- Ensure the continuous development of the Asset Engineering's team capabilities to keep a high level of expertise in various technologies;
- Drives standardization of engineering practices and technical project management;
- Organize the market intelligence activity for the team to stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to renewable energy systems;
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned and stakeholder feedback.
Asset management support
- Support with your team, Asset Managers for O&M services negotiation and contract management;
- Provides engineering authority for asset upgrades, retrofits, and performance enhancements.
Technical lead on asset development
- Coordinate engineering activities from concept studies to FID;
- Orchestrate construction and commissioning;
- Define project execution strategies;
- Work closely with Business Developers to assess new investment opportunities
- Supports M&A activities through technical due diligence and asset condition assessments
Your profile
Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of extensive and proven experience in technical project management in the energy sector, for various technologies and complex projects.
- Extensive and proven experience in wind farms development, construction and operations is a key advantage
- 5+ years of management experience
- Full professional proficiency level in English
- Additionally, full professional proficiency level in at least one of the following languages: German, Spanish or French. Good working knowledge of another one.
- Willingness to travel frequently across Europe and to asset sites
Skills
- Leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
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About the role
February 13, 2026
Full Time
Company
- Milan, Italy
- Olten, Switzerland
- Madrid, Spain
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Paris, France
12+ years in technical project management, with 5+ years in management
UTC+01:00 — UTC+02:00
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