Project Engineer- for XiDong Project

Location:

Job ID:

R0144321

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

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:

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 organization 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 Project Engineer – XiDong Project 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 Taipei, Taiwan ㄎand reporting to the Engineering - Roberto Errico.

About the Position:

The Project Engineer in the Railways System requires a combination of technical expertise, engineering management skills, technical resource allocation, and strong interpersonal communication abilities.

The person will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful design, interface management (between technical sub-systems), and implementation of complex projects.

Accountabilities:
Project Engineer 

1. Technical Design, Project Delivery & Engineering Integration

• Technical Design & Work Package Coordination: Lead technical design, review technical deliverables, and coordinate with internal work packages (WPs) to ensure system integration and delivery.
• Technical Risk & Performance Monitoring: Monitor and control overall engineering performance, technical compliance, and identify project-wide technical risks.
• Assisting the GPM to monitor / coordinate technical activities in related work packages.

2. Technical Compliance, Standards & Requirements Management

• Requirements & Compliance Traceability: Prepare, update, and maintain the Technical Requirements & Compliance Matrix (including standards like EN/IEC, system specs).
• Technical Variation & Scope Assessment: Evaluate technical impacts of variation claims, changes in scope, and technical proposals.
• Assisting the GPM Contract Administration of Progress & Variation Claims, Invoicing and timely Payment Collection.
• Technical Issue Resolution with Contracts/Sub-contracts: Assist the GPM with technical issues involving the contract and sub-contracts as necessary.

3. Customer & Technical Interface Management

• Technical Interface Management: Manage system/subsystem interfaces with the Interface Manager, suppliers, and client technical representatives to solve engineering conflicts.
• Client Technical Representation: Lead technical discussions and represent the team in engineering design review meetings with key customers and authorities.
• Technical Status Reporting: Prepare and present technical status, system performance reviews, and technical risk reports.
• Assisting the GPM to prepare the Monthly Progress Report.
• Technical Communication: Demonstrate strong technical communication skills to translate complex engineering concepts for senior management, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.

4. Technical Audits & Continuous Quality Improvement

• Technical & Safety Audits: Coordinate and support technical, engineering quality, and system safety audits.
• Technical Lessons Learned & Best Practices: Drive engineering continuous improvement by conducting technical postmortems and standardizing lessons learned into future technical designs.

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Strong technical expertise in railway signaling systems.
• Demonstrated experience handling high-complexity projects in challenging contexts, including multicultural and international settings, with a focus on multi-disciplinary technical aspects.
• Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple, international remote teams effectively.
• Self-disciplined, proactive, and entrepreneurial, with a strong commitment to achieving targets and a rigorous work ethic.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Staying abreast of new technologies and innovations in the railway industry: Continuously seeking ways to improve design and efficiency.

Required Experience: 5-10 years in a similar business market

Education qualifications preferred: any Engineering Bachelor degree

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
 

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.

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.

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