Secondary Design Engineer 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Zürich, Switzerland is looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to support high-voltage GIS projects. In this role, you will prepare engineering documents, contribute to project phases, and create reports using tools like Zuken E3.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has 2–3 years of experience in secondary engineering. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in secondary engineering, design engineering, or project engineering.
• Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD/engineering tools.
• Fluency in English required; German and other languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering.
• Support engineering execution across project phases from design to manufacturing.
• Create preliminary BOMs and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Secondary Engineering

Design Engineering

Engineering Tools (Zuken E3)

Collaboration

Structured Working

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Zuken E3

ECAD tools

Job description

We are looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to join our GIS engineering team. In this role, you will support the execution of secondary engineering deliverables for high‑voltage GIS projects, including Local Control Cabinet (LCC) and digital substation applications. You will contribute to engineering documentation across project phases and help deliver high‑quality, standard‑compliant results while building your expertise in secondary design engineering and tools such as Zuken E3.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering scopes, including LCC and digital substation applications
• Support engineering execution across project phases, from base design and detail design through manufacturing documentation and as‑built updates
• Create preliminary BOMs, reports, and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools and standard processes
• Perform structured self‑checks and contribute to technically correct, high‑quality, and standard‑compliant deliverables
• Support technical clarifications with internal stakeholders, project teams, and factories, and help document and close open points
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and engineering best practices, including participation in relevant expert communities
• Apply internal guidelines, engineering standards, and quality requirements while supporting safe and efficient project execution

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2–3 years of professional experience in secondary engineering, design engineering, or project engineering is expected
• Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD / engineering tools is required
• Basic knowledge of GIS, secondary engineering principles, and applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, or ANSI is beneficial
• Structured and reliable way of working, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate across functions and disciplines
• Fluency in English is required; German and other languages are an advantage

More About Us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. You will work in a collaborative and international environment where innovation, learning, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.