Structural & Civil Works Engineer

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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Structural & Civil Works Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Oakland, California.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure identification and correct allocation of structural civil works system requirements (contract and derived ones)
• Ensure identification and resolution of the technical Interfaces between Civil Works and technological Systems/subsystems and third parties;
• Ensure the application of quality procedures for the emissions of the documents at every stage of the design;
• Ensure there are no risks not assessed with respect to the safety of the works designed and compared to budgeted costs;
• Ensure the verification of  the interfaces alignment and that each step is managed and properly addressed;
• Ensure the identification of critical issues in the development of the project and propose mitigation actions;
• Identify and manage Civil Work Interface with civil contractors;
• Managing a structural engineer firm in order to get the deliverables timely completed, verified and submitted to client
• Be the point of contact between Hitachi and the Client stakeholders for all the civil and structural matters
• Promptly provide solutions to construction team when site request or modification are necessary to execute the civil/structural work 
• Ensure that the projects made in house or outsourced are compliant with the contract and system requirements.
• Ensure that requirements and interfaces are correctly managed according to Hitachi Rail processes.

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

5+ years of experience of Structural Civil Works, especially developed in the area of Construction Design. Additional expertise in the railways context is considered as a plus.

Knowledge Expected:

Operative competencies

• Structural Civil Works in railway context: design, installation, operation and maintenance
• Principle of Railway Trackworks systems
• Technical support for contract matters;
• Requirements and Interfaces definition/consolidation and management;
• Familiar with Requirement Traceability Matrix and the Interface Registers tools
• Design management of contractors and sub-contractor activities: contract requirements and design processes-control;

Soft Skills:

• Team working
• Co-operative approach
• Mobility Mindset

Education:

Structural Civil Engineering University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages:

Written and spoken English proficiency.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $108,000 - $162,000 per year.  Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 
 

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