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

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Zurich-Oerlikon seeks a Project Manager Structural Engineering to lead civil-structural projects through design, fabrication and installation, coordinating with multiple international teams.

You will manage technical and commercial aspects, ensuring standards and quality while driving cross-disciplinary collaboration with GIS and structural engineering specialists. Strong English and German language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management within civil engineering, ideally in steel structures, industrial plants, substations, or energy infrastructure.
• Experience with GIS projects or substation engineering is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (2D/3D AutoCAD); Tekla Structures is beneficial.
• Understanding of structural design standards and building codes (Eurocodes, AISC, EN 1090).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organizational skills in cross‑functional, international teams.
• Professional proficiency in English; German or additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects throughout the lifecycle from sales support to on-site installation.
• Take technical and commercial responsibility for project execution, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering teams and customers to define requirements and solutions.
• Interface between GIS project engineering and structural engineering for cross-discipline coordination.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities with teams in Brno, Chennai, and external partners.
• Initiate and oversee procurement and fabrication of steel structures and platforms.
• Review engineering deliverables and resolve technical and quality issues; support factories and site teams.
• Share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Structural Engineering

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Eurocodes

SAP

English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

SCIA Engineer

STAAD.Pro

Job description

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

Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Products business is a global leader in power transmission and distribution. At our Zurich-Oerlikon site, we develop and manufacture gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) that helps deliver reliable electrical energy worldwide.

We are looking for a Project Manager Structural Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will manage technical engineering projects in close collaboration with our project team in the Czech Republic, support projects throughout their lifecycle, and lead technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

You bring a degree in Civil Engineering and several years of experience in structural engineering, steel construction, or a related field. You enjoy working in an international environment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and driving projects forward with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage structural engineering projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from sales support and design to fabrication and on-site installation
• Take technical and commercial responsibility for project execution, ensuring compliance with standards, timelines, costs, and quality targets
• Collaborate closely with sales, project management, engineering teams, and customers to define project requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Act as the interface between GIS project engineering and structural engineering, ensuring smooth coordination across disciplines
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities with teams in Brno (Czech Republic), Chennai (India), and external partners
• Initiate and oversee supply chain activities related to the procurement and fabrication of steel structures and platforms
• Ensure high-quality project delivery by reviewing engineering deliverables, resolving technical and quality issues, and supporting factories and site teams
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned, supporting root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions to enhance future project execution

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management within civil engineering, ideally in steel structures, industrial plants, substations, or energy infrastructure
• Experience with GIS projects or substation engineering is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in CAD tools (2D and 3D AutoCAD); experience with BIM software such as Tekla Structures is beneficial
• Understanding of structural design standards and building codes (e.g., Eurocodes, AISC, EN 1090); experience with structural analysis software such as SCIA Engineer or STAAD.Pro is a plus
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in international and cross-functional teams
• Professional proficiency in English; German or additional languages are considered 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.