Head of Structural Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Head of Structural Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

For our Power Products division at the Zurich-Oerlikon site, we are looking for a competent personality to lead an international team of diverse people within our high-voltage product organization. In this position, you will report to the Head of Project Engineering and benefit from a high degree of autonomy.

How you’ll make an impact

Leading the team of 1 team lead, 12 structural project managers and a small competency team in Switzerland

Functional leadership of structural engineering team located in India and Czech Republic

Overall responsibility for the successful execution of our project portfolio of projects from handover from sales through engineering, production to handover to service. Overall technical and commercial responsibility of the portfolio (Cost, Time, Scope).

Responsible for structured project review and definition of contingency measures

Improvement of the execution process in engineering and engineering project management, optimization of the process along the value chain with coordination of the involved departments

Leading design optimizations and cost savings with the defined Design-to-Value process.

Leading initiatives, living a culture of innovation and driving change

Your background

Bachelor or Master in civil engineering is a plus

Experience in steel construction and knowledge of GIS of significant advantage

Multiple years of experience as team lead with readiness to take over role as team lead

Good communication and organizational skills and experience in intercultural cooperation

Proven experience in Project Management, Certification e.g. as PMP is a plus

Fluency in English, any other language is a plus

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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.