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

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

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

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

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.

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.