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

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Zurich, Switzerland is seeking a Project Manager Primary Engineering to lead the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule and quality.

You will coordinate with customers and internal teams, prepare detailed technical documentation, manage materials, and support manufacturing, installation and commissioning, with occasional travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Several years of project engineering experience, preferably with gas-insulated switchgear or high-voltage systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, cost, quality and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the Primary Engineering scope for GIS projects, including cost, schedule and scope.
• Coordinate technical solutions with customers and internal teams.
• Prepare technical detailing of high-voltage components and related documentation for orders and approvals.
• Order and configure project-specific materials and manage communications with stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing, installation and commissioning and handle on-site activities as needed.
• Travel occasionally for customer meetings or site visits.

Skills

Project planning

Risk analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 – 100% (f/m/d)Apply: Onsite: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland: Full time: Posted Today: R0129346**Location:**Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland**Job ID:**R0129346**Date Posted:**2026-10-14**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY LTD**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:** **The opportunity** We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager Primary Engineering to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects and ensure that engineering deliverables are completed on time, within scope and according to the required quality standards. **How you will make an impact** * 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, assembly 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 **Your background** * 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