Senior Project Engineer

Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Project Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. You will have strong experience in project engineering in rail systems and signalling, along with experience in real‑time system engineering, testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques. Experience in turnkey projects (within rail signalling) highly desirable, particularly delivering systems such as ETCS, ERTMS and CBTC. Specialised responsibilities Responsible for delivery of all TMS for the Alliance Responsible for the integration of the overall Alliance TMS Key responsibilities Supports Engineering Manager on preparing reports, attending technical meetings and supporting technical activities Implement the technical solution within the assigned scope. Monitor document submission in terms of on time, on quality and on respect of cost budget, according to the contract, excluding RAMS. Execute project technical activities in line with the procedure implementing design and verification process (i.e. design review). Ensure that project objectives are clearly communicated to the project team and that technical project activities are aligned with the project schedule. Ensure the staffing, workload analysis and resource allocation to the specific activities. Prepare, check and submit TCNs. Once authorized, assure that technical change and variation orders are traced and implemented inside design activities and included in the technology project cost revision. Ensure that project technical criticalities / risk list and management are implemented, continuously updated and evaluated with the support of the functional manager, engineering manager and project manager. Execute the correct document management (submission and transmittal process), part of the overall design management. Contribute to ensuring the configuration management process is in place. Ensure an interface for the technical definition and construction document delivery during execution of on‑site activities. Guarantee the execution of the verification activities of project engineering documents and of documents issued by WPLs by monitoring their execution by the project WPLs, according to the V&V plan. Contribute to the definition and execution of T&C activities (e.g. acting as interface with other technology units involved in the project). Ensure all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high level of continuous improvement. Ensure all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high level of safety. Key knowledge and experience Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with background in Systems Engineering. 5+ years’ experience in a project management role, and this having experience in rail, systems and signalling is highly desirable. Experience in real‑time system engineering; testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques. Estimating and negotiations Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse cultural organization with multiple key stakeholders displaying highly polished interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in effective resource management and working with a large multi‑cultural team. Strong working relationships with technology providers. Agile mindset, able to take prompt decisions in a fast‑paced environment. What we offer Be part of a global company that offers a great work‑life balance. Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available. Salary Continuance Insurance At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at #J-18808-Ljbffr