Junior Bid Engineer

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.

Location

Firenze, Italy (Hybrid)

Position

Junior Bid Engineer

Responsibilities

The candidate shall be able to manage the whole lifecycle of a Bid from a technical point of view for at least one of the following systems:

1. Communication Systems (IP Networking, Network Security, PABX and VoIP, WLAN, TETRA, GSM-R, LTE, FRMCS, Structured Cabling, etc.)
2. Passenger Mobility Systems (Public Information Displays, Public Address Systems, Video Broadcasting Systems, etc.)
3. Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Digital Video and Voice recording, Fire Protection Systems, etc.)

He / She will operate during the Bid phase. As part of the Bid / Tender stage, the system engineer will analyze contractual and system requirements, derive subsystem requirements and build the system architecture based on the outcome of such analysis.

Main Activities

The Bid Engineer:

• In the context of Engineering accountability, is responsible for all technical activities: identifying and analyzing the requirements (Contractual and System Requirements phase), defining the architecture, allocating the requirements to the system components, defining the interfaces between components, developing solutions (System Design).
• Is responsible for the conformity with requirements, quality, and performance relevant to his Engineering work package.
• Proposes the technical solution.
• Ensures requirements management and their allocation to subsystems/components.
• Ensures coordination and communication among the various players in technical activities.
• Is the main technical interface for his subsystems.
• Participates in bid meetings (internal and external) when scheduled and/or requested.
• Compiles reports concerning his role and responsibilities according to internal reporting procedures.
• Coordinates and controls the different Vendors / Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Subcontractors.
• Correctly applies Quality procedures and HSE procedures and instructions.
• Allocates and coordinates human and physical resources in his team (if any).
• Continually reviews the technical Scope of Work and keeps updated the scope baseline informing constantly the Bid Manager and the System Engineering Manager.
• Supports and contributes to technical bid activities.
• Contributes to the delivery of outcomes/artefacts (technical specs, BoQ, technical risks, assumptions & exclusions, etc.) required by Bids in which he is involved.
• Coordinates with the Purchasing Department for the technical content of RFQ, for Offers evaluation, and Suppliers selection.
• Supports the Purchasing Department in the definition of subcontracts and standard clauses to be inserted in the Sub Contract Agreement and in the Purchase Orders.

Skills and Experience

• Min. 2 years of experience in technical management of Telecom Subsystems relevant to complex integrated programs/projects in the Transportation Domain (Railways, Metro, Tramways, Tunnels, Urban Security, etc.).
• Previous experience in design, integration, and validation referred to at least one of the above listed systems.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Availability to travel.
• The following will be considered as a plus:
• Knowledge of main EMI/EMC international standards (IEC 61000, EN 50121...)
• Knowledge of main Rolling Stock standards (EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, EN61373, IEC61375)
• Knowledge of RFI standards for Tunnel Security applications.

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