Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, based in Zürich-Oerlikon, seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage end-to-end GIS projects from planning to delivery. You will oversee design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and deadlines while driving process improvements.

The role demands strong engineering and project management skills, cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and suppliers, and willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally GIS or high-voltage equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software for design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technical project plans ensuring alignment with requirements and regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, drawings, and material lists.
• Act as technical lead coordinating customers, internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Scheduling tools

Job description

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0143578

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas-Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

As a Project Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) projects, ensuring seamless coordination from initial planning to final delivery. You will oversee technical design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with quality standards, budget constraints, and deadlines. Your expertise in engineering, project management, and cross-functional collaboration will be essential in optimizing processes, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results to customers.

At Hitachi Energy, we know that great talent comes in many forms. Your unique experience and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

How you'll make an impact

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage technical project plans, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal processes
• Engineering & Technical Documentation: Prepare and review engineering documents, such as technical specifications, drawings, assembly instructions, and material lists
• Stakeholder & Customer Coordination: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractor
• Material & Supply Chain Management: Define material requirements, oversee procurement, and ensure correct configurations for fabrication and assembly
• Budget & Timeline Control: Track project costs, monitor progress against deadlines, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: Identify and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Site Support & Commissioning: Provide on-site technical assistance during installation, testing, and commissioning phases

Your background

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Min 5 years of experience in project engineering, ideally in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), power transmission, or related high-voltage equipment
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation
• Project Management & Tools: Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues efficiently
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance
• International Experience: Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures
• Language & Travel: Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits

More about us

Our flexible working 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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