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Zurich

Architect

We are seeking talented, dynamic and highly motivated ARCHITECTS with extensive experience in complex large scale projects to join our Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland.

Qualification requirements:

  • Degree in Architecture and minimum 5 years experience (post-graduate)
  • Experience on large scale building or bridge projects, from Programming and Schematic Design through to Construction Administration and close out
  • Experience coordinating consultants (MEP, Civil, Structural, etc.)
  • Knowledge of building codes and standards
  • Expert Knowledge and ability to produce building details and specifications
  • Experience in AutoCAD & Autodesk Revit, optional also Autodesk Inventor
  • Familiarity with Adobe Suite and MS-Office
  • Can legally work in Switzerland
  • Business fluent English a must
  • Additional foreign languages a plus
  • Ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines
  • EU or Swiss Nationality or otherwise eligible for employment in Switzerland

Submission requirements

  • Cover letter stating candidate's level, relevant, skills, experience and expected salary
  • Resume or CV that meet the qualifications listed above (2 pages or less)
  • Portfolio of work samples in PDF format (max. 5MB) or as Hardcopy (max. A4 format)

For the successful candidate, we can offer a long-term collaboration with our multinational team of architects and engineers on international projects.

Contact

Calatrava Valls SA
Human Resource Architects
Parkring 11
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

T +41 44 204 50 00
job.architect.zurich@calatrava.com

BIM Expert

Santiago Calatrava LLC seeks a highly motivated BIM Expert to join our Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland. The successful candidate will work closely with the Architects and Engineers for the successful delivery of drawings and models for highly challenging projects around the world. This role will require a combination of exemplary technical, organizational, and teamwork skills. We are seeking a team member to be focused on BIM coordination; those seeking positions as an Architect or Engineer should refer to the website for current openings.

Duties and Job Functions:

  • Responsible for further developing, implementing and enforcing office-wide (for our Zurich and Dubai offices) modeling and documentation standards, templates, file structures, and BIM workflows.
  • Provide technical support in Revit across multiple project teams. Assist with BIM setup, answer software questions, troubleshoot BIM-related design issues, and provide Revit training to staff as needed.
  • Interface with consultants to collaborate in a BIM environment with regular model sharing, coordination, and clash detection.
  • Help devise strategies for the integration of non-Revit 3D models (such as Inventor or Rhino) into a BIM environment.
  • Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company and industry standards of the project submissions.
  • Develop Revit content in response to project needs and to supplement company library.
  • Support with the printing, file upload, and archiving of deliverables.
  • Liaise with international experts, software support, and vendors as needed; keep office informed of new BIM industry developments.

Qualification requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Revit coordinator.
  • Expert knowledge of Revit and the AutoDesk suite. (Please note that the office does not use Vectorworks.)
  • Applicants who are proficient in Revit Structure, Inventor, Navisworks, and visual programming like Dynamo will be treated preferentially.
  • Prior experience working with complex geometry and/or scripting in Revit is desired.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic office with tight deadlines.
  • As this role will require working with every member of the office at various times, exemplary teamwork skills and positivity are mandatory.  
  • Professional fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are highly valued.
  • EU or Swiss Nationality or otherwise eligible for employment in Switzerland.

Submission requirements:

  • Cover letter stating candidates' level, relevant skills and experience.
  • Resume or CV that meet the qualifications listed above (2 pages or less).
  • Portfolio of work samples in PDF format (max. 5MB) or as Hardcopy (max. A4 format).

For the successful candidate, we can offer a long-term collaboration with our multinational team of CAD specialists, architects and engineers on international projects.

Contact

Calatrava Valls SA
Human Resource Architects
Parkring 11
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

T +41 44 204 50 00
job.architect.zurich@calatrava.com

Structural Engineer

Santiago Calatrava seeks experienced STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS to work on unusual and demanding international building and bridge projects in our Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland.

Qualification requirements

  • University Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years experience (post graduate)
  • Chartered, Professional Engineer or equivalent status (or working towards such an accreditation)
  • Experience on medium/large scale building, bridge or other infrastructure projects preferably from Concept design through to Construction on site
  • Experience coordinating with other consultants
  • Experience in FEM modelling software. Candidates with experience using Sofistik, SAP 2000 or Cubus software suites will be treated preferentially
  • Candidates with fluent English and German will be treated preferentially
  • Additional foreign languages will be considered a plus
  • Ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines
  • EU or Swiss Nationality or otherwise eligible for employment in Switzerland

Submission requirements

  • Cover letter stating candidates' level, relevant, skills, experience and expected salary
  • Resume or CV that meet the qualifications listed above (2 pages or less)
  • Portfolio of work samples in PDF format (max. 5MB) or as Hardcopy (max. A4 format)

Contact

Calatrava Valls SA
Human Resource Engineers
Parkring 11
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

T +41 44 204 50 00
job.engineer.zurich@calatrava.com

CAD Technician

We are seeking experienced CAD TECHNICIANS to work on unusual and demanding building and bridge projects in our Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland.

Qualification requirements:

  • A technical degree in drafting technology
  • Minimum 5 years experience (post-graduate) in the fields of civil/structural engineering, architecture or related fields (product-/industrial design, mechanical or aviation engineering)
  • Highly proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit or other BIM programs
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Candidates with fluent English and German will be treated preferentially
  • Can legally work in Switzerland

Submission requirements:

  • Cover letter stating candidates' level, relevant skills and experience
  • Resume or CV that meet the qualifications listed above (2 pages or less)
  • Portfolio of work samples in PDF format (max. 5MB) or as Hardcopy (max. A4 format)

For the successful candidate, we can offer a long-term collaboration with our multinational team of architects and engineers on international projects.

Contact

Calatrava Valls SA
Human Resource 3D
Parkring 11
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

T +41 44 204 50 00
job.engineer.zurich@calatrava.com