Senior Project Engineer

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0086379

Date Posted:

2025-04-17

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

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.

Job 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.

About the Position

As part of Cross River Rail, a new world class ETCS signalling system will be delivered through a collaboration between Cross River Rail Delivery Authority, Queensland Rail and Hitachi Rail as the Sequence Alliance.

Key accountabilities:

• Supports Sequence Engineering Manager and Design Manager; preparing reports, attending technical meetings, tracking, and coordinating technical activities.

• Drive the implementation of the technical solution within the assigned scope.

• Monitor document submission in terms of on time, on quality and on budget.

• Coordinate project technical activities in line with the procedure implementing design and verification process (i.e. design review).

• Ensure the technical interface activities toward the Customer, Authorities and the partners, in case of consortium configuration.

• Ensure that project objectives are clearly communicated to the project team and monitor technical project activities ensuring they align with the project schedule.

• Guarantee the execution of the Verification activities by monitoring their execution and in accordance with the V&V Plan.

• Contribute to the definition and execution of T&C activities.

• Ensuring all activities undertaken are conducted with due regard to a high level of continuous improvement and a high level of safety.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with background in Systems Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management or Project Engineering role, with experience in rail, systems and signalling.

• Experience in turnkey projects (within rail signalling) highly desirable, particularly delivering systems such as ETCS, ERTMS and CBTC. 

• Experience in effective resource management and working with a large multi-cultural team.

• Experience in real-time system engineering; testing and integration activities, software verification and validation best practices and safety critical techniques.

• Agile mindset, able to take prompt decisions in a challenging environment.

• Ability to analyse data and draw insights to inform decision-making.

• Ability to form and build key stakeholder relationships.

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.

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

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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  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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