Project Manager Secondary Engineering 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0133157

Date Posted: 2026-06-23

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:  Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity  

We are looking for a Project Manager for Secondary Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will manage secondary engineering projects (LCC local control cabinets) from handover from sales until the end of installation, including engineering and production in collaboration with primary engineering and under the leadership of the Commercial Project Manager of the GIS Project. 

How you’ll make an impact 

Lead secondary engineering projects from handover from sales, clarification of specifications, and full project management scope (scope, time, cost) 

Coordinate with the Commercial Project Manager on time, scope, and cost 

Lead engineering activities with the extended workbench (base design and detail design) 

Detect deviations and claims, clarify with customers, and conduct customer meetings 

Achieve design freeze and customer approval, create production documents, and support production in feeder factories or supplier factories 

Conduct final acceptance tests with customers, support site installation and commissioning, and create as-built documents for project close-out 

Actively participate in project reporting structures such as the digital project board 

Assist with sales and tender processes. Provide support to the production line 

Contribute to development projects and improvement initiatives 

Your background  

Min. 5 years experience in engineering of secondary projects and project management 

Financial and technical competence for executing secondary projects according to internal guidelines 

Fluency in English is required; fluency in German and other languages is desired 

Experience with tools such as Zuken E3 is a plus 

Independent, well-structured, and autonomous way of working with self-control of work and associated actions 

Responsibility for technical and standard-compliant project execution, coordination with upstream and downstream departments, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001) 

More about us  

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

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