Network & Systems Engineer – Maritime Terminal

HHLA PLT Italy; Trieste/Trst; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HHLA PLT Italy is seeking a Network and Systems Engineer to join the Expansion Project Team in Trieste. You will plan, coordinate and deliver IT hardware infrastructure for the future terminal, ensuring systems are specified, delivered, installed and integrated on time and to safety standards.

You will act as interface between IT, Operations, Engineering, suppliers and stakeholders, overseeing installation, testing, and go-live, ensuring integration with software and existing IT systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on hardware and infrastructure.
• Proven experience in networking, data communication and IT infrastructure.
• Experience in industrial, logistics, port or terminal environments (strongly preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers in an international context.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Structured, process-and risk-oriented mindset.
• Solid understanding of IT project management methodologies.
• Degree in IT, Engineering or a related field.
• Valid EU work permit and willingness to relocate to Trieste at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver IT hardware infrastructure required for the future terminal.
• Ensure hardware systems are specified, delivered, installed and integrated in line with project timelines, operational requirements and safety standards.
• Act as key interface between IT, Operations, Engineering, external suppliers and project stakeholders for seamless execution across expansion phases.
• Manage and coordinate IT hardware projects within the terminal expansion programme.
• Define and validate hardware and infrastructure requirements (networks, communication systems, servers, data centres, field devices).
• Coordinate suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and security requirements.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of IT hardware systems.
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software and existing IT systems.
• Support project planning, scheduling and risk management for hardware-related activities.
• Coordinate acceptance tests, integration tests and go-live phases.
• Ensure compliance with port safety, security and corporate IT standards.
• Be part of the Expansion IT Project Management Team.

Skills

IT project management

Networking

Data communication

Infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in IT or Engineering

Job description

HHLA PLT Italy is seeking a Network and Systems Engineer to join the Expansion Project Team in Trieste. You will plan, coordinate and deliver IT hardware infrastructure for the future terminal, ensuring systems are specified, delivered, installed and integrated on time and to safety standards.

You will act as interface between IT, Operations, Engineering, suppliers and stakeholders, overseeing installation, testing, and go-live, ensuring integration with software and existing IT systems.