Project Manager Structural Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d) | Zurich, Switzerland

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Zurich is seeking a Project Manager Structural Engineering to lead technical projects in a cross-border environment.

You will manage the lifecycle from sales support to fabrication and on-site installation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with 3+ years of technical project management experience in steel structures or energy infrastructure, and are proficient in CAD tools and BIM software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of technical project management experience in civil engineering.
• Experience with GIS projects or substation engineering is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in CAD tools (2D/3D AutoCAD); knowledge of Tekla Structures is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes, EN 1090 and related structural standards.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration across international teams.
• Fluent in English; German or additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage structural engineering projects across lifecycle from sales to installation.
• Take technical and commercial responsibility for execution, meeting timelines and costs.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, engineering teams and customers.
• Interface GIS project engineering with structural engineering for cross-discipline alignment.
• Lead activities with teams in Brno, Chennai and external partners.
• Oversee procurement and fabrication of steel structures and platforms.
• Review deliverables, resolve technical issues, support factories and site teams.
• Share lessons learned and drive sustainable improvement in delivery.

Connaissances

CAD 2D/3D AutoCAD

Tekla Structures BIM

SCIA Engineer

STAAD.Pro

SAP ERP

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

SCIA Engineer

STAAD.Pro

SAP ERP

Description du poste

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.