Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Project Engineer, where your expertise will drive the success of cutting-edge projects in the rail industry. This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering tasks, manage project deliverables, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant outcomes. You will be at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for engineering and project management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a project engineer or lead systems/software engineer.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering work package monitoring and control activities.
• Ensure project objectives are communicated and aligned with the schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Software Development Lifecycle

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling Software (MS Project/Primavera)

Requirements Management Systems

Configuration Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering or IT

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Software Configuration Tools

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 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 STS USA 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 engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Mississauga, ON Canada.

Accountabilities:

• Achievement of the delivery of design work packages on schedule and in accordance with the planned budget
• Responsible for leading engineering work package 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, etc 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 5-8 years’ experience as project engineer or lead systems/software engineer for large software control system applications
• Prior experience with basic Project Management:

1. Maintaining and controlling budget
2. Schedule monitoring/development
3. Maintaining risk register
4. Resource and task management

• Extensive 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
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• Prefer rail or rail transit domain experience, but not required
• Familiar with Hitachi Rail STS products, technology, and project deliverables
• Experience with overall systems architecture design
• Experience with robust, mission critical control systems
• Experience with Civil to Systems interfaces
• Experience with providing leadership in either a functional management or project management role

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

• English- Proficient

Benefits:

Hitachi STS employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, 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 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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