GIS Project Lead Engineer – High-Voltage Systems (Zurich)

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, based in Zürich-Oerlikon, seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage end-to-end GIS projects from planning to delivery. You will oversee design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and deadlines while driving process improvements.

The role demands strong engineering and project management skills, cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and suppliers, and willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally GIS or high-voltage equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software for design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technical project plans ensuring alignment with requirements and regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, drawings, and material lists.
• Act as technical lead coordinating customers, internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Scheduling tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, based in Zürich-Oerlikon, seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage end-to-end GIS projects from planning to delivery. You will oversee design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and deadlines while driving process improvements.

The role demands strong engineering and project management skills, cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and suppliers, and willingness to travel occasionally.