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

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Secondary Design Engineer in GIS! Work in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable energy solutions. Tasks Prepare schematics and engineering documents for GIS projects. Support project phases from design to manufacturing documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practices. Skills Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficient in Zuken E3 or similar engineering tools. Strong understanding of GIS and secondary engineering principles. About the job 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.