Installation Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is looking for an Installation Manager. You will lead a team responsible for installations and testing of high voltage electrical and mechanical equipment. The role is site-based, initially in Germany for 24 months, with travel required for future projects. Candidates should have a technical degree, with extensive management experience in electrical or mechanical installations, and fluency in English. Join us to power a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in electrical or mechanical installation.
• Experience managing installation teams is required.
• Experience with HVDC, FACTS, or Substation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage site installations in high voltage global projects.
• Support subcontracting works related to installations.
• Lead preparation and planning of installation activities.

Skills

Management of installations

Subcontracting

Technical documentation

Coaching Installation Supervisors

Coordination with stakeholders

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You will be leading a team of installation experts, being responsible for the installation and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment procured and delivered by Hitachi Energy. To perform the works under your responsibility, you and the rest of the installation team will manage subcontractors performing the works. You as Installation Manager would be responsible to plan, coordinate and manage the Hitachi Energy team at your disposal to assure project targets and milestones related to safety, quality, time schedule and budget are met.

This role is site based, with travel included. The first project assignment would be based in Germany in Wilster, Schleswig-Holstein which is part of the Suedlink DC4 project, for approximately 24 months. After this project is completed, we have future projects in Germany and there are also global opportunities. Therefore, any candidate applying for this role, would need to be willing to travel.

How you’ll make an impact

• Your main mission will be to manage installations on site (both AC and DC) in high voltage installation global projects
• Support in subcontracting works related to installation
• Read and understand contractual documentation in order to deliver in accordance with it
• Lead preparation and planning of installation activities in early project stages
• Manage and guide subcontractors on site to ensure completion of all installation activities efficiently and cost‑effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Contribute to planning and implementation of installation activities on site
• Coordinate the installation activities with the Site Manager and other internal and external stakeholders on site
• Manage and coach Installation Supervisors
• Coordinate with engineering office to assure needed documentation is used at site during execution and provide mark‑ups for as‑built project documentation

Your background

• You have a technical education, preferably with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Or have acquired previous experience in electrical- or mechanical installation work in large scale projects
• You have at least 10-12 years of work experience within relevant field
• Experience from managing people is required
• Experience of installation management is required
• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical installation is required
• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects are preferred
• Proficiency in English is must, written and spoken alike, whereas additional languages are a plus

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.