Project Manager Primary Engineering ; f​/m​/d

Project Manager Primary Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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.

As a Project Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of gas‑insulated switch gear (GIS) projects, ensuring seamless coordination from initial planning to final delivery. You will oversee technical design, procurement, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with quality standards, budget constraints, and deadlines. Your expertise in engineering, project management, and cross‑functional collaborationwill be essential in optimizing processes, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional results to customers.

At Hitachi Energy, we know that great talent comes in many forms.

• Project Planning & Execution:
  Develop and manage technical project plans, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal processes
• Engineering & Technical Documentation:
  Prepare and review engineering documents, such as technical specifications, drawings, assembly instructions, and material lists
• Stakeholder & Customer Coordination:
  Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractor
• Material & Supply Chain Management:
  Define material requirements, oversee procurement, and ensure correct configurations for fabrication and assembly
• Budget & Timeline Control:
  Track project costs, monitor progress against deadlines, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement:
  Identify and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Site Support & Commissioning:
  Provide on‑site technical assistance during installation, testing, and commissioning phases

• Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Min 5 yearsof experience in project engineering, ideally in gas‑insulated switch gear (GIS), power transmission, or related high‑voltage equipment
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in CAD software(Creo, AutoCAD) for design and engineering documentation
• Project Management & Tools:
  Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and scheduling tools
• Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making:
  Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve project‑related issues efficiently
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, including R&D, production, procurement, and quality assurance
• International
  
  Experience:
  
  Comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and adapting to different work cultures
• Language & Travel:
  Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionallyfor project meetings and site visits

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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.