Junior Project Engineer

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We are seeking a motivated and skilled Junior Project Manager Primary Engineering to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical planning and execution of gas‑insulated switch gear projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

• Technical detailing of the high voltage part of gas‑insulated switch gear in customer projects, including preparation of all documents for order, fabrication, assembly and customers
• Discussion of technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders
• Planning and managing an engineering part in customer projects, including costs, deadlines and scope of delivery
• Ordering of material including configuration of the material
• Management of technical communication channels internally as well as externally
• Detailed elaboration of quality cases and improvement processes
• Technical support of the project until completion of on‑site assembly
• Occasional travel to customer meetings or site visits

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 1‑3 years of relevant work experience in project engineering, ideally with gas‑insulated switch gear or in a similar field in high‑voltage
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Creo, AutoCAD) and other engineering tools and experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with supporting various project phases, including production, transportation, installation, and testing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and elevate issues
• Experience in coordinating resources, including materials and equipment
• Ability to work effectively within an international team environment and collaborate with other departments
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages (e.g. German, Spanish or French) is a plus

Our flexible work 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 in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting