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Project Engineering Junior Professional 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

As a Junior Primary Lead Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and executing operational plans for cutting-edge infrastructure and equipment. From crafting detailed designs and project specifications to manag-ing schedules, budgets, and resources, you'll ensure every project milestone is met with precision. You'll tackle challenges head-on, resolve issues swiftly, and keep everything on track. With your expertise, you'll influence and inspire your team, driving success in every phase of the project.

How you will make an impact

  • Project planning and technical detailing of gas-insulated switchgear, including preparation of all necessary documents for order, fabrication, assembly and customers 

  • Discussion of technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders 

  • Management of all technical communication channels internally as well as externally 

  • Project execution and ordering of required material including necessary configuration 

  • Responsibility for project costs, deadlines & scope of delivery 

  • 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 


Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering without or with little working experience

  • Higher education with 

  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications

  • Ability to assist in developing project schedules and tracking progress.

  • Familiarity with supporting various project phases, including production, transportation, installation, and test-ing.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and escalate issues.

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

  • Experience in coordinating resources, including materials and equipment is a plus

  • Proficiency/experience in CAD software (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD), SAP and other engineering tools is a plus

  • Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages (e.g. German, Spanish or French) is a plus 


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.
 

Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-01-16
Reference number R0100015

About Hitachi Energy

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.