Project Manager - HV Switchgear, Protection & SCADA

Location:

Haifa, Haifa District, Israel

Job ID:

R0138439

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ISRAEL LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of High Voltage (HV) Switchgear projects, including Protection & Control and SCADA integration. The successful candidate will manage projects from order intake through commissioning and customer acceptance while also supporting tendering, offer preparation, and front-end sales activities.

The role requires a combination of project management, technical understanding of power distribution systems, and commercial awareness to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

How you'll make an impact:

• Manage HV Switchgear projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary customer interface during project execution.

• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when required.

• Support engineering reviews and technical clarifications with customers.

• Support sales teams during customer engagements and bid preparation.

• Identify project risks and opportunities during the bidding phase.

• Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, and bid clarification discussions. Health and Safety.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.

• Min. 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, or tendering within the power distribution industry.Experience with:HV Switchgear,Protection & Control Systems (Advantage),Utility and Industrial Power Applications.

• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers, with a strong understanding of electrical single-line diagrams and protection philosophies, is considered an advantage.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills & Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

• Fluency in both Hebrew and English is required.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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