Project Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto seeks a Project Engineer to manage engineering tasks from strategic to administrative. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of engineering experience and knowledge of software development lifecycles. Responsibilities include delivering design work packages, leading monitoring activities, and maintaining project schedules. This role offers a competitive benefits package including salaries and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering.
• Experience with managing small-medium sized projects.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve timely delivery of design work packages.
• Lead project monitoring and control activities.
• Facilitate discussions with technical teams.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project Management basics

Software development lifecycles

Microsoft Office suite

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Rail. 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.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Accountabilities

• Achievement of the delivery of design work packages on schedule and in accordance with the planned budget
• 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 includes engineering and software development activities
• Facilitates scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer
• Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
• Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC standards
• Ensure that project objectives are communicated to the project team and monitors that all technical project activities are aligned with the project schedule
• Ensure that correct Configuration Management (including document management and transmittal process) is always in place

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering
• Prior experience with basic Project Management: Maintaining and controlling budget; Schedule monitoring/development; Maintaining risk register; Resource and task management
• Understanding and/or prior experience with software development lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera), requirements management systems, and software configuration tools
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Desired Skills / Knowledge

• Rail or rail transit domain experience strongly preferred
• Familiar with Hitachi Rail STS products, technology, and project deliverables
• Prefer prior experience supporting Bids and Proposals for new work
• Experience with overall systems architecture design
• Experience with robust, mission critical control systems
• Experience with providing leadership in either a functional management or project management role
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Education: Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages

• English - Proficient

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please visit the Hitachi Rail careers page 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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