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

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Zürich seeks a motivated Junior Project Engineer to support planning, design and implementation of gas-insulated switchgear projects. You will assist senior engineers, prepare diagrams, and contribute to documentation and quality improvements.

The role offers international collaboration across teams in Switzerland and India, with regular site visits and travel. A technical engineering background, SAP familiarity, and good command of German and English are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Independent, structured and proactive working style in an international team environment.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of customer projects with lead engineers during different project phases.
• Support design of gas-insulated switchgear systems and create single-line diagrams/layout drawings.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation per standards and customer specs.
• Contribute to internal documentation and engineering guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Switzerland and India; travel to meetings/site visits.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

German language

English language

MS Office

Education

Technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Creo

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.