GIS Project Leader – High-Voltage Switchgear

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking a Project Manager – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) to lead complex engineering projects. You will guide cross‑functional teams, coordinate with global fabrication sites, and ensure projects meet customer, contractual, and financial targets.

This role offers opportunities to influence project strategy, improve operational performance, and contribute to innovative energy solutions that power communities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience managing engineering or high‑voltage equipment projects; GIS experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• PMP certification preferred; ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, define guidelines, and allocate tasks across functions.
• Develop project plans covering scope, financials, scheduling, and risk.
• Track progress and optimize resources to meet milestones.
• Coordinate product fabrication with internal partners and remote factories.
• Manage financials, including invoicing, cost control, and cash flow.
• Identify and act on project risks, opportunities, and lessons learned.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking a Project Manager – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) to lead complex engineering projects. You will guide cross‑functional teams, coordinate with global fabrication sites, and ensure projects meet customer, contractual, and financial targets.

This role offers opportunities to influence project strategy, improve operational performance, and contribute to innovative energy solutions that power communities worldwide.