Secondary Design Engineer 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0133741

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

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 Secondary Design Engineer to join our GIS engineering team. In this role, you will support the execution of secondary engineering deliverables for high-voltage GIS projects, including Local Control Cabinet (LCC) and digital substation applications. You will contribute to engineering documentation across project phases and help deliver high-quality, standard-compliant results while building your expertise in secondary design engineering and tools such as Zuken E3.

How you’ll make an impact

Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering scopes, including LCC and digital substation applications

Support engineering execution across project phases, from base design and detail design through manufacturing documentation and as-built updates

Create preliminary BOMs, reports, and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools and standard processes

Perform structured self-checks and contribute to technically correct, high-quality, and standard-compliant deliverables

Support technical clarifications with internal stakeholders, project teams, and factories, and help document and close open points

Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and engineering best practices, including participation in relevant expert communities

Apply internal guidelines, engineering standards, and quality requirements while supporting safe and efficient project execution

Your background

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

2–3 years of professional experience in secondary engineering, design engineering, or project engineering is expected

Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD / engineering tools is required

Basic knowledge of GIS, secondary engineering principles, and applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, or ANSI is beneficial

Structured and reliable way of working, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate across functions and disciplines

Fluency in English is required; German and other languages are an advantage

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. You will work in a collaborative and international environment where innovation, learning, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

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