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Project Manager Primary Engineering

Company
avec compétence (avecco) GmbH
Location
Zürich
Publication date
17.10.2026
Reference
330610

Description

You lead technical planning and execution of gas-insulated switchgear projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule and quality requirements.

Tasks

  • Plan and manage the Primary Engineering scope in GIS customer projects, including cost, schedule and scope of delivery
  • Coordinate technical solutions with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare technical detailing of the high-voltage part of gas-insulated switchgear
  • Create documentation for ordering, fabrication, assembly and customer approval
  • Order and configure project-specific material
  • Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning until on-site assembly completion
  • Travel occasionally for customer meetings or site visits

Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
  • Several years of relevant experience in project engineering, ideally with gas-insulated switchgear or high-voltage systems
  • Good understanding of engineering project execution including scope, schedule, cost, quality, documentation and material ordering
  • Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or AutoCAD, as well as SAP and Microsoft Office
  • Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders in an international environment
  • Fluent in English; German or another language is an advantage

Offer

  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Energy infrastructure