HV GIS Project Manager - Engineering Lead (Zurich)

hitachi; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Zurich is seeking a Project Manager Primary Engineering to lead the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects. You will ensure engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost and quality targets while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, several years in project engineering, CAD tools experience (Creo/AutoCAD), SAP and MS Office, and fluency in English with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Several years of relevant experience in project engineering, ideally with gas-insulated switchgear or high-voltage systems.
• Good understanding of engineering project execution including scope, schedule, cost, quality, documentation and material ordering.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or AutoCAD, as well as SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, clarify technical issues and drive solutions.
• Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders in an international environment.
• Ability to work effectively within an international team environment and collaborate with other departments.
• Clear and structured communication skills, with confidence in technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; German or another language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Primary Engineering scope in GIS customer projects, including cost, schedule and scope of delivery.
• Coordinate technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare the technical detailing of the high-voltage part of gas-insulated switchgear.
• Create the required documentation for ordering, fabrication, assembly and customer approval.
• Order and configure project-specific material.
• Manage technical communication channels internally and externally.
• Work on quality cases and support improvement processes.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning until completion of on-site assembly.
• Travel occasionally for customer meetings or site visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Teamwork

Communication skills

English fluency

International experience

Education

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

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Zurich is seeking a Project Manager Primary Engineering to lead the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects. You will ensure engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost and quality targets while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, several years in project engineering, CAD tools experience (Creo/AutoCAD), SAP and MS Office, and fluency in English with strong