Project Manager - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Project Manager - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Manager – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) in Mount Pleasant, PA
, and play a key role in delivering complex, high‑value engineering projects that support a more sustainable and reliable energy future. In this dynamic role, you will lead cross‑functional teams, coordinate across global fabrication sites, and ensure every project meets customer expectations, contractual requirements, and financial targets.

You will have the opportunity to influence project strategy, strengthen operational performance, and contribute to innovations that help power communities around the world. If you enjoy guiding diverse teams, solving challenges with creativity, and overseeing technical projects that make a real impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while shaping industry‑leading solutions.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Lead project teams, define guidelines, and allocate tasks across functions.

Provide constructive performance feedback for assigned team members.

Develop project plans covering scope, financials, scheduling, and risk.

Ensure project execution follows Hitachi Energy processes and best practices.

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.

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.

Demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.

PMP certification preferred; ability to travel up to 30%.

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Hitachi Energy is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and responsible engineering.

Team members grow through hands‑on project experience, global teamwork, and continuous learning opportunities.

You’ll join a culture that values inclusion, career development, and meaningful work that creates impact worldwide.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0136945

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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