Project Manager - High Voltage Substations

agap2 Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

agap2 Switzerland is seeking a senior consultant to support our clients on-site in energy projects, focusing on high- and mid-voltage substations and switchgear systems. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage projects from planning through commissioning in a Swiss context.

Requirement: degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering, 5+ years in project management (HV tech preferred), strong knowledge of standards and safety regulations, and fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects related to development and installation of high- & mid-voltage substations and switchgear systems.
• Oversee all project phases from planning and design through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, safety regulations and industry norms.
• Manage project risks and implement Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams of engineers and specialists.
• Prepare, present and report project progress to steering committees and management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in international projects and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

High-Voltage

Substations

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

German-English fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering degree

Job description

agap2 is a European engineering and operational consulting group founded in 2005 and specialized in the industry. We work in the Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Chemicals, Information Technology and life science sectors.

As a consultant, you will have to support our clients in the realization of their projects on site by bringing your expertise and your skills.

You are agile and eager to adapt to different work environments that will fuel your curiosity of seeing what's behind closed doors of the biggest projects of our client's portfolio.

Tasks:

• Lead and coordinate projects related to the development and installation of high- & mid-voltage substations and switchgear systems.
• Oversee all project phases, from planning and design through to successful completion and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and relevant industry norms.
• Manage project risks and implement Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams consisting of engineers and technical specialists.
• Prepare, present, and report project progress to steering committees and management stakeholders.
• Prepare project review documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in international projects when required, collaborating with global teams and partners.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field.
• +5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in high-voltage technology or power transmission and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of high- & mid-voltage substations and switchgear systems, ideally in the 110 kV range and above.
• Sound understanding of applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements in high-voltage engineering.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, are mandatory.
• Project management certification is considered a plus.

Working with us means:

• Joining a group with strong development potential that aims to improve your employability on challenging and varied projects.
• Joining a structure that has been established in Switzerland for a long time with a client portfolio that includes leaders in the sector.
• Having a sustainable job with stability and access to a real collaboration.
• Benefit from training with accredited and certified centers.
• Having a local management team to support you in the achievement of your missions and in the development of your career.
• Being part of a dynamic, committed team with real human values that we live by every day.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. In addition, only applications from Swiss and EU citizens can be considered. Unfortunately, due to Brexit, we are no longer able to accept applications from the UK.