Revit Designer (Technical Architect) based in Zurich

Would you like to join us in building a network of modern fast-charging stations for electric cars and thus help shape the service stations of the future? As Architect Switzerland based in Zurich at Fastned, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition and continue your career in a future-proof market. Become part of our innovative industry, take on responsibility from the start and plan the rest stops of the future with us. Fastned is a fast-growing international company with over 400 employees in 10 countries. We currently have 14 people working at our Swiss location in Zurich who can't wait to meet you!

Your role: Revit Designer (Technical Architect)

As a Revit Designer (Technical Architect) in our Swisss team, you contribute to the success of the company with your technical knowledge and software skills, detailing our construction projects in Revit and providing all the information needed for our team and contractors to build high quality charging stations in Switzerland. In your day-to-day job, you will contribute to our expansion in Switzerland. Our Swiss office is located in Zurich Altstetten and offers a modern and spacious workplace. 

Working as an Architect at Fastned is different and tons of fun. How? Go check out our Architecture Career Hub to meet your future colleagues and learn all about it: https://t.ly/Av_1Y 

Key responsibilities

You’re responsible for the technical design of our new stations, finding the best solutions to build our stations and ensuring a rapid delivery of projects.

• Create technical documentation of new sites, from the permitting phase to the start of construction.

• Make sure that all our stations fit our most recent design requirements.

• Actively contribute to the improvement of our BIM protocol, expanding the expert knowledge in the team.

• Collaborate and coordinate with the other architects and our in-house expansion and construction teams, to provide high-quality design documentation in the agreed timeline.

• Collaborate and communicate with external stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

Most importantly: you are highly motivated by accelerating the energy transition and joining a fun company that is making a difference. You are a real team player, you feel comfortable taking initiative and working independently. You are not afraid to make mistakes, and you are always keen to keep on learning. Either you already have experience in public space design,  infrastructure or site development or want to develop in these areas. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• You bring +2 years of experience as an Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineering Technician with  a respective degree ETH/HF/FH  and/or  further education

• You’re familiar with permit processes within Switzerland and can confidently discuss projects with local authorities

• You speak fluent German, French and English

• You’re a CAD expert (AutoCAD/VectorWorks), Revit or any other BIM  experience is a PLUS

• You are convinced of the importance of branding & visual identity and you can apply traffic safety regulations to your own design proposals

• You can see yourself as an ambassador of Fastned and electric mobility

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, and love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are! 

Our benefits include:

• Full access to our electric vehicle with all charging expenses covered by Fastned!

• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you two mission days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you

• A training and development budget of CHF3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities

• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and a laptop and phone

• Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before, during, and after parental leave, facilitated by Foundree

• Understanding women's health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a more inclusive workplace. That's why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women's health professionals

• Stock option plan: we believe in shared value creation

Interested? Apply today!

Let’s have a chat! We can’t wait to review your application and read more about your motivation to join us. 

The application process will consist of these steps:

• Online Intake interview with one of our recruiters

• Online Interview with the hiring manager and a team member

• Assignment interview with the hiring manager and another interviewer

• In-person interview with local key team members

Then, it’s time to welcome you on board to Fastned!

If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)fastned.nl
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.