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Internship Junior Project Manager GIS 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We operate production facilities in Zurich Oerlikon and ship switchgears all over the world. Therefore, we are looking for an Intern for 12 months as a Junior Project Manager, who helps to bring these large projects to success as well as support our team to improve our day-to-day processes. Join our team!

How you'll make an impact

  • Taking over commercial and technical responsibility of one or more GIS customer project(s) (coached by an experienced project manager)

  • Plan project in terms of costs and time schedule

  • Drive engineering phase and make sure that technical issues are resolved quickly prepare and lead meetings with customer

  • Participation in various cost-out projects in collaboration with other departments

  • Improvement of process documentation (workflows, process visualization, continuous improvement process according to lean six sigma principles)

  • Improvement of project management Tools

Your background

  • Technical background (BSc or MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)

  • Knowledge of business administration and excellent communication skills

  • Experienced and interested in working with people at the interface of technology and commercial topics

  • Very good English skills, spoken and written

  • High commitment and ability to adapt to new situations

  • Self-driven personality who is willing to take responsibility

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
Work arrangement On-Site
Experience Internship
Job function Intern
Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Publication date 2026-08-20
Reference number R0142021

About Hitachi Energy

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. We welcome you to apply today.