Structural-/Civil Engineering
Tasks
Members of SWISSCOY are engaged in building and civil engineering, as well as in the construction, dismantling and maintenance of camp infrastructure. As part of KFOR’s multinational Mobility Support Detachment (MSD), they provide engineering support to help ensure Freedom of Movement (FoM), one of KFOR’s main tasks. This includes, in particular, clearing roadblocks and reopening blocked routes in order to maintain freedom of movement throughout the area of operation.
Possible functions
- Platoon Commander / Engineer Platoon SWISSCOY
- Section Commander / Structural Engineering SWISSCOY
- Section Commander / Civil Engineering SWISSCOY
- Head of Engineering Materials SWISSCOY
- Construction Planner SWISSCOY
- Civil Engineer SWISSCOY
- High-voltage Electrician SWISSCOY
- Sanitation Facility Worker SWISSCOY
- Timber Construction Worker SWISSCOY
- Metal Construction Worker SWISSCOY
- Mason SWISSCOY
- Construction Machine Driver SWISSCOY
Sought after profiles
- Individuals with completed training qualifications in the construction trade, or as electricians, plumbing, carpentry, metal construction or similar training fields.
- Individuals with completed education in civil engineering.
- Appropriate military training or background is required for functions such as platoon commander or section commander.
From application to assignment abroad
Interested women and men can apply to the SWISSINT Competence Centre for a peace-promoting mission abroad within the framework of the Swiss Armed Forces. We are looking for experts from a wide variety of professions. The basic requirements differ depending on the mission and type of operation.
Do you have any questions about the selection process or the scope of functions? Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail.
