Project Lead Engineer in e-Mobility 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Project Lead Engineer in e-Mobility 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Engineering team as a Project Lead Engineer and take charge of technically leading the execution and tendering of cutting-edge eMobility electric power supply infrastructure projects—including DC charging solutions for electric buses. You’ll shape technical solutions, lead engineering efforts across MV & LV distribution systems and power conversion equipment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and excellence.

If you're passionate about sustainable mobility and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead the technical execution and tendering of eMobility electrical infrastructure projects (e.g., bus depots, terminal charging stations)

Own all engineering activities across project lifecycles—from concept to commissioning

Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams (Sales, R&D, Product Specialists, Supply chain, Site Execution, etc.)

Coordinate and supervise remote engineering teams for primary and secondary engineering tasks

Design power supply system architectures, perform sizing calculations, and prepare technical specifications

Evaluate supplier offers and support procurement processes with Supply Chain Management

Provide technical expertise during tendering and project execution phases

Translate customer requirements into optimized, compliant technical solutions

Lead technical discussions with clients, resolve site queries, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables

Ensure safety, compliance, and engineering excellence throughout the project

Your background

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, with a focus on Power Electronics or Power Systems

7–10 years of experience in MV/LV power distribution systems, electrical systems design & engineering

Experience with DC power supply systems, power converters, energy storage, or harmonic filtering is a plus

Strong knowledge of engineering tools and software (e.g., BIM, CAD, ETAP, MathCAD)

Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong teamwork and communication skills

Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Willingness to travel up to 10% for customer and project meetings

Fluent in English and French; German is a strong advantage

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool.

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.