Senior Project Engineer

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 basedin Pittsburgh, PA.

Mission:
The Project Lead ensures effective implementation of the system design on budget, on time complying with the agreed requirements for projects with minor tailoring of an existing solution.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for updating project plans and project documents
• Responsible for ensuring successful on time, on budget, delivery of an engineering and software solution
• Responsible for leading work packet Project Monitoring and Control activities including maintaining schedule, CTC, MPR updates, meeting minutes, risk register, and change orders
• Prioritization and monitoring of software problem report status, and execution of tasks within functional areas that include engineering and software development activities
• Facilitates scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customers
• Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
• Coordination with Vehicle Supplier for troubleshooting integration issues
• Resolving technical open items with customers and their consultants

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 10+ years of experience as project engineer or systems engineer for large software control system applications
• Prior experience with basic Project Management:
  • Schedule monitoring / development
  • Resource and task management
• Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with software development lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycles
• Experience with Requirement and Change Management
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software (MS Project), requirements management systems, and software configuration tools
• Prior experience managing Medium sized projects and project teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Experience working with agile development
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Prefer rail or rail transit domain experience
• Prefer experience supporting Bids and Proposals for new work

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required

Language:
English

Benefits
Hitachi Railemployees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts,a RetirementSavings 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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