Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0133741Date Posted:2026-06-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe 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<ul><li>Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering scopes, including LCC and digital substation applications</li><li>Support engineering execution across project phases, from base design and detail design through manufacturing documentation and as-built updates</li><li>Create preliminary BOMs, reports, and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools and standard processes</li><li>Perform structured self-checks and contribute to technically correct, high-quality, and standard-compliant deliverables</li><li>Support technical clarifications with internal stakeholders, project teams, and factories, and help document and close open points</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and engineering best practices, including participation in relevant expert communities</li><li>Apply internal guidelines, engineering standards, and quality requirements while supporting safe and efficient project execution</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline</li><li>2–3 years of professional experience in secondary engineering, design engineering, or project engineering is expected</li><li>Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD / engineering tools is required</li><li>Basic knowledge of GIS, secondary engineering principles, and applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, or ANSI is beneficial</li><li>Structured and reliable way of working, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate across functions and disciplines</li><li>Fluency in English is required; German and other languages are an advantage</li></ul><div>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.</div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

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

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0133741Date Posted:2026-06-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe 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<ul><li>Prepare schematics and related engineering documents for GIS secondary engineering scopes, including LCC and digital substation applications</li><li>Support engineering execution across project phases, from base design and detail design through manufacturing documentation and as-built updates</li><li>Create preliminary BOMs, reports, and manufacturing documents using approved engineering tools and standard processes</li><li>Perform structured self-checks and contribute to technically correct, high-quality, and standard-compliant deliverables</li><li>Support technical clarifications with internal stakeholders, project teams, and factories, and help document and close open points</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and engineering best practices, including participation in relevant expert communities</li><li>Apply internal guidelines, engineering standards, and quality requirements while supporting safe and efficient project execution</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline</li><li>2–3 years of professional experience in secondary engineering, design engineering, or project engineering is expected</li><li>Practical experience with engineering tools such as Zuken E3 or comparable ECAD / engineering tools is required</li><li>Basic knowledge of GIS, secondary engineering principles, and applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, or ANSI is beneficial</li><li>Structured and reliable way of working, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate across functions and disciplines</li><li>Fluency in English is required; German and other languages are an advantage</li></ul><div>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.</div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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

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