Electrical Engineer - Mission-Critical

Michael Page (Switzerland); Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to complex projects

Broad project ownership

Mentoring junior engineers

Competitive compensation

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical systems package across the project lifecycle in Zürich. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors and review specifications and drawings to ensure QA compliance.

You will also support BIM activities and installation drawing development, with an emphasis on schedule and cost control. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of experience with a recognised contractor, strong organisational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a recognised Mechanical or Electrical contractor.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM processes and project standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical systems package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, IFC documentation and engineering drawings.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and technical submissions.
• Coordinate BIM activities and installation drawing development.

Skills

Project coordination

CAD/BIM

QA & quality control

Cost reporting

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Primavera

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a major engineering and construction organisation delivering complex projects within sectors including Data Centres, Advanced Technology and Life Sciences. The business supports large-scale engineering programmes requiring strong technical coordination, quality management and project execution capabilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer

• Manage the electrical systems package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, IFC documentation and engineering drawings.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and technical submissions.
• Coordinate BIM activities and installation drawing development.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and QA requirements.
• Support site safety management and project safety file administration.
• Manage project schedules in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Manage subcontractor activities, progress monitoring and workforce planning.
• Coordinate procurement activities, material deliveries and material tracking.
• Prepare and assess supplier and subcontractor tender packages.
• Support commissioning, validation and project handover activities.
• Manage construction work packs and project documentation.
• Produce internal and external progress reports.
• Maintain project cost reporting and engineering task tracking.
• Manage snagging and close-out activities.
• Support the development of junior engineers.
• Promote engineering best practices and process improvements.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate for the role of Electrical Engineer :

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a recognised Mechanical or Electrical contractor.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM processes.
• Familiarity with Primavera or project planning software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT literacy and engineering software proficiency.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of modularisation or off‑site fabrication is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to complex engineering and construction projects.
• Broad project ownership across design, installation and handover phases.
• Opportunity to work in advanced technology and critical infrastructure environments.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary project environment.
• Opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers.