Junior Project Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY LTD in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a motivated Junior Project Engineer to join the high voltage gas-insulated switchgear team. You will support project planning, design activities, and documentation, collaborating with international teams.

A background in electrical or mechanical engineering and proficiency in SAP and CAD tools are preferred. Travel to customer meetings may be required; a proactive, analytical mindset and strong communication skills are essential to contribute

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning and design activities alongside lead engineers.
• Support design of gas-insulated switchgear systems and layout drawings.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation per standards and customer specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Switzerland and India; travel as needed.

Skills

German language

English language

SAP

Creo

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0147448

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Engineer to join our high voltage gas-insulated switchgear engineering team. This role involves supporting project planning, design, and implementation activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical or mechanical engineering, a keen interest in high voltage technology, and a desire to grow within the industry. Join our team!

How you will make an impact

• Assist in the execution of customer projects and work together with lead engineers during different project phases
• Support the design of gas-insulated switchgear systems, including single-line diagrams and layout drawings
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in line with the applicable standards and customer specifications
• Handle various supporting tasks within the engineering department, for example support in the creation of internal documentation and engineering guidelines
• Process special material orders from R&D according to the defined process
• Contribute to continuous learning and improvement through analyzing quality issues and supporting the implementation of improvements
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolve technical issues to ensure project success
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Switzerland and India, for example engineering, project management, sales, supply chain management or production
• Occasional travel to customer meetings or site visits

Your background

• Technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Initial experience in high-voltage switchgear engineering is highly desirable
• Knowledge of SAP and 2D/3D design tools such as Creo or AutoCAD is considered an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Independent, structured, and proactive working style with the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team environment
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to technical discussions and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

More about us

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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