$95K - 128K a year
Manage all phases of North American traction power substation projects including planning, execution, and coordination with manufacturing and suppliers.
Requires 3+ years project management in electrical field, PMP certification preferred, electrical engineering degree or 10+ years traction power experience, US citizenship, and willingness to travel.
The Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railroad technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions as well as traction power systems for the railroad industry. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grids and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is synonymous with Swiss quality worldwide and is a leading reference for state-of-the-art products. With more than 1300 employees worldwide, we are represented wherever our customers are at home. Every single employee of the Sécheron Hasler Group contributes to our future success. Your Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of North American customer projects involving traction power substation activities Organize and manage all tasks related to project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Close out including cross-functional team collaboration with manufacturing facilities located in Europe. Ensure the scope of materials and services is delivered in accordance with the customer contract, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, and product performance Proactively coordinate and facilitate design processes, submittals, approvals, production, and delivery logistics with suppliers and subcontractors Maintain the highest standard of self-discipline regarding accountability and constant communication with your client throughout the project lifecycle (design, submittals, approvals, productions, deliveries, tests & commissioning, warranty period) Develop strong working relationships with internal team members. Be open, flexible, communicative, and collaborative while proactively working towards solutions to complex situations in a team environment Electrical Engineering degree (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering degree; will consider extensive, proven experience of 10 years or more in traction power setting in lieu of a 4-year degree Minimum 3 years successful experience as project manager or project engineer, in electrical field (power distribution, renewable energy, electrical equipment, electrical machine, railway, traction power, etc.) Traction Power industry, electrical substation, or electrical equipment manufacturing experience a plus PMP certification (preferred) or formal project management training from an accredited institution (a plus) Fluency in English is mandatory Contract management; contract language, terms, conditions, legal understandings as they apply to contract execution Must understand the intricacies and sense of urgency in the shop drawing submittal process Must be a USA citizen that does not require any sponsorship to remain in the USA permanently Must have a valid US Passport with 15 days of hiring date 25% travel required including 2-3 trips to Europe each year Reports to the Pittsburgh office Bridgeville, PA Initial training (mandatory) will include 2–4-week trip to Europe The expected annual salary range for this role is $95,0000 - $128,000 annually. The salary range provided in this job posting reflects the base compensation for this position, which is based in Bridgeville, PA. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as work location, relevant experience, education, and skill level. This range represents the company's good faith estimate of what the successful candidate might expect to earn at the time of posting. Additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, benefits, or other incentives, may also be available as part of the overall compensation package. We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management. This enables us to make decisions quickly. We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.
This job posting was last updated on 10/18/2025