Project Design Authority

Project Design Authority


Company
Hitachi Rail
Location
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
39 days ago
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Job Description
About UsA 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.Ankara, Türkiye (Hybrid)We are looking for a highly motivated Project Design Responsible to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of railway signalling projects, coordinating with internal teams and customers, and ensuring the successful delivery of all design-related activitiesKey ResponsibilitiesProject Technical Management — Manage the technical aspects of projects and conduct meetings with customers. Technical Reporting — Prepare and present technical project reports, including progress updates, risks, and proposed solutions. Design Documentation — Develop project-specific design documentation for internal use and customer delivery. Cross-Functional Meetings — Organize and lead regular meetings with the Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and technical teams. Requirements Analysis — Analyse customer requirements in coordination with relevant technical departments and report outcomes. Field Team Support — Provide regular updates and technical guidance to field teams. DVA Documentation — Prepare DVA (Design Validation) documentation for bids. Risk & Improvement Activities — Identify risks and improvement opportunities, contributing to continuous improvement activities. Quality Compliance — Ensure compliance with company quality policies and related standards. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Requirement — At least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Experience in Interlocking & ERTMS/ETCS — Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems. Railway Signalling Expertise — Deep knowledge of railway mainline signalling systems (design, installation, testing, and commissioning); knowledge of urban signalling systems is considered an additional asset. Field Operations Requirement — Experience in signalling field operations is a must. Skills & CompetenciesFluency in English (written and spoken) is a must, Spanish is considered as an additional assetStrong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work in a multicultural and corporate environmentExcellent presentation and negotiation skillsHigh-level skills in AutoCAD and MS OfficeBasic knowledge of software systemsNo travel restriction and valid driver’s licenseThank 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.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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail.

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