Lead Project Engineer, High-Voltage GIS Projects

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager for Primary Engineering to lead technical planning and execution of GIS projects.

You will guide scope, schedule, cost, and quality, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and prepare engineering detailing for high-voltage switchgear. The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, several years in project engineering, and proficiency with Creo/AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office.

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 in 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 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

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

English

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager for Primary Engineering to lead technical planning and execution of GIS projects.

You will guide scope, schedule, cost, and quality, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and prepare engineering detailing for high-voltage switchgear. The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, several years in project engineering, and proficiency with Creo/AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office.