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Project Engineer Team Lead

Zürich Permanent Home Office View Job Description
This position combines technical project delivery with team coordination responsibilities.You will remain actively involved in customer projects while supporting and coordinating a team of Project Engineers. The role offers a unique combination of Power Systems, Data Analytics, Customer Interaction and Leadership within a highly innovative Smart Grid environment.

Added 22/09/2026

  • Data Analytics
  • Power Systems

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative technology company operating at the forefront of the energy transition. Its software solutions help electricity utilities and grid operators build digital models of their networks, analyse future scenarios and optimize investment decisions in an increasingly complex energy landscape.

Working closely with utilities throughout Europe, the company plays a key role in helping electricity networks adapt to renewable energy integration, electric mobility, distributed energy resources and future grid challenges.

Job Description

  • Lead utility customer projects from data collection to implementation and support.
  • Analyse, validate and transform network data for integration into the Smart Grid platform.
  • Support grid modelling, power flow studies and future network planning activities.
  • Act as the main technical contact for customers throughout project delivery.
  • Coordinate and support a team of Project Engineers based in Zurich and Spain.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, resource allocation and delivery milestones.
  • Collaborate with Sales on proposals, effort estimations and customer requirements.
  • Contribute to internal improvement initiatives, engineering processes and data architecture projects.
  • Participate in quality management activities, including ISO audits and continuous improvement processes.
  • Mentor new team members and support their onboarding and development.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience in power systems, electricity networks, utilities or Smart Grid environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with technical or operational data.
  • Exposure to data analysis, data integration or programming (Python preferred).
  • Good understanding of distribution and/or transmission networks.
  • Experience managing technical projects and customer relationships.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Previous leadership experience is welcome; leadership potential and motivation are equally valued.
  • Fluent German and professional English are essential.



What's on Offer

  • Taken ownership of multiple customer implementation projects.
  • Built trusted relationships with utilities and internal stakeholders.
  • Successfully coordinated and supported a team of Project Engineers.
  • Improved project visibility through structured reporting and planning.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes and data management.
  • Become the natural operational link between Project Engineering, Sales, Management and Customers.



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Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Project / Programme Management
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109376
Job Nature
Home Office

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