Location:
Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0133741Date Posted:
2026-06-17Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob 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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 2-3 years professional experience in secondary, design, or project engineering
- Practical experience with Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD engineering tools
- Basic knowledge of GIS and secondary engineering principles and standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI)
- Structured and reliable working style, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate across functions
- Fluency in English (German and other languages advantageous)
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
