Rail Electrical Engineer: Schematics & Systems

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on complex rail projects. The role focuses on electrical schematic design, system integration, and compliant, robust solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will design, size and specify wiring systems, components, and electrical architectures while ensuring compliance with railway standards and safety regulations. A collaborative, international environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or 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.
• Knowledge of relays, contactors, circuit breakers and electrical protection schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

E3.series (Zuken)

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on complex rail projects. The role focuses on electrical schematic design, system integration, and compliant, robust solutions across the product lifecycle.

You will design, size and specify wiring systems, components, and electrical architectures while ensuring compliance with railway standards and safety regulations. A collaborative, international environment awaits.