Project Manager Primary Engineering f​/m​/d

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager Primary Engineering to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switch gear projects and ensure that engineering deliverables are completed on time, within scope and according to the required quality standards.

Plan and manage the Primary Engineering scope in GIS customer projects, including cost, schedule and scope of delivery

Coordinate technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders

Prepare the technical detailing of the high-voltage part of gas-insulated switch gear

Create the required documentation for ordering, fabrication, assembly and customer approval

Order and configure project-specific material

Manage technical communication channels internally and externally

Work on quality cases and support improvement processes

Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning until completion of on-site assembly

Travel occasionally for customer meetings or site visits

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Several years of relevant experience in project engineering, ideally with gas-insulated switch gear or high-voltage systems

Good understanding of engineering project execution, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, documentation and material ordering

Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or AutoCAD, as well as SAP and Microsoft Office

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, clarify technical issues and drive solutions

Experience in coordinating internal and external stakeholders in an international environment

Ability to work effectively within an international team environment and collaborate with other departments

Clear and structured communication skills, with confidence in technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders

Fluent in English;
German or another language is an advantage

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.