Technical Director

Technical Director

MET Group is an integrated European energy company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi‑commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group’s Flexibility Asset Division is responsible for growing the Group’s base of flexible, dispatchable assets, including technologies such as CHP (combined heat and power), CCGT (combined cycle gas turbine), gas storages, batteries and power‑to‑heat solutions. As an owner‑operator of these facilities, we continually evaluate and develop new assets that can add value and create synergies with our existing positions.

We offer an excellent project‑engineering opportunity focused on the development and project delivery of dispatchable power solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in power generation and project execution and will be actively involved in all phases—from conceptual design and due diligence to project management and construction. Experience with technologies such as CHP, battery storage or power‑to‑heat are a plus.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Support complex business development activities from a technical perspective, covering acquisition or in‑house development/upgrades of flexible power projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans covering: project design, permitting, scheduling and stakeholder management (e.g. construction or delivery partners).
• Oversee all phases of project delivery and report on key milestones.
• Own project budget, timeline and critical path to ensure “on‑time, on‑budget” delivery.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the integrated strategic vision of the Flexibility Assets Division of MET Group.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Energy, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in power‑sector project management.
• Solid understanding of system‑level energy solutions.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Proficient at MS Excel, Word and specific project‑management tools.
• Analytical thinking, accuracy, reliability.
• Proactivity and ability to work independently.
• Focus on detail, with the capability to summarize key information for C‑suite / Board‑level reporting.

Additional Information

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Participation in, and opportunity to lead, complex project tasks.
• High degree of responsibility and independence.
• Opportunity to gain experience working on major EU markets (Germany, France, Italy and Spain).
• Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunity to learn from and be part of a team operating on the global stage.

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