Rail Electrical Design Engineer: Schematics & Systems

Hitachi, Ltd.; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

25 days holiday

Pension 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Engineer with strong experience in electrical schematic design to join our engineering team on rail projects shaping the future of sustainable transport. You will design, develop and integrate electrical systems, ensuring compliant, robust solutions from concept through production in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical system sizing, with exposure to E3.series (Zuken) and

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience within rail, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or other electromechanical engineering environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design software, ideally E3.series (Zuken) or similar schematic design tools.
• Understanding of electrical system sizing, cable calculations, protection devices and electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and maintain detailed electrical schematics and system designs using computer-aided engineering tools.
• Design and size electrical wiring systems, cable routes and electrical networks in line with technical requirements and industry standards.
• Select and specify electromechanical components including relays, contactors, connectors and circuit breakers.
• Support the definition and development of electrical system architectures and conceptual solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with railway standards, safety regulations and engineering best practice.
• Perform electrical system calculations, cable dimensioning and protection coordination activities.
• Support manufacturing, industrial engineering and production teams during vehicle assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

Rail/electromechanical experience

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering

Tools

E3.series (Zuken)

Electrical design software

Job description

Hitachi Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Engineer with strong experience in electrical schematic design to join our engineering team on rail projects shaping the future of sustainable transport. You will design, develop and integrate electrical systems, ensuring compliant, robust solutions from concept through production in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical system sizing, with exposure to E3.series (Zuken) and