Associate Project Engineer

Description

The Position: Associate Project Engineer

We are seeking a junior Project Engineer to support and assist the Project Engineers coordinating all technical activities (including engineering & development activities) during project bidding and/ or execution phase on major complexity projects (international, consortium and advanced technological solutions) and deliver the technical solution on time, on quality and on budget (in compliance with the contract milestones/ clauses) during the project execution phase.

The successful candidate will assist driving the engineering department defining objectives, time schedule and criticalities on technical issue.

When you join the Hitachi Rail team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of the overall solution on time on quality and on bud get according to the contract (being the only Design Authority on the project)
• Assisting in the coordination of project technical activities, ensuring the technical requirements of the contract are fulfilled, respecting project schedule, budget, quality and defined workload
• Ensuring that during bidding phase, the adopted technical solutions are standardised as much standard as possible, considering the specific requirements of the project
• Assisting in the clear definition and implementation of the project interfaces between the different projects technologies
• Assisting in the definition and delivery of T&C activities, ensuring that they are supported by the relevant project WP Leaders
• Ensuring that an updated list of project objectives and criticalities is maintained, discussed and agreed with the Project Engineer and Project Manager
• Assisting in the communication of the project objectives to the project team and monitor that all technical project activities are aligned with the project schedule
• Ensuring that correct Configuration Management (including document management and transmittal process) is always in place.

Education / Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Transportation Engineering. Experience in rail signaling, electronic, mechanical, or software design projects demonstrating skills and competencies in:

·        Electromechanical Design/ European Train Control Systems level 2

·        Communication/ Interpersonal skills

·        Flexibility with time and travel/ culturally aware and inclusive.

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How to apply

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Employee Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance, a sociable, fun and collaborative working environment. There are opportunities to upskill and further progress your career with training and development available.

About Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of turnkey rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, operation, service and maintenance, digital technology and turnkey with a presence in 38 countries, across 11 manufacturing sites on three continents and over 13,000 employees. Hitachi Rail is headquartered in London, UK and is ultimately wholly owned by Hitachi Ltd. Our engineering heritage and culture is rooted in Japan, where our first steam and electric locomotives were built in the early 1920s. We continue to deliver the most current Shinkansenfor Japan’s railways and have successfully exported our technology and expertise to multiple rolling stock projects across the globe - from high speed, tram and metro to driverless technologies for passengers and freight.

Diversity

Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

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