Junior Project Engineer Protege Trainee

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Junior Project Engineer Protege Trainee at our Kuala Lumpur location. You will assist the Project Manager in coordinating engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities for railway projects.

Fresh graduates with internship exposure are encouraged, with a focus on learning project coordination, documentation and reporting while supporting site activities and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years in railway, transportation, infrastructure, or engineering projects; fresh graduates welcome.
• Basic understanding of railway systems and ability to read drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor schedules, deliverables, milestones and risks.
• Review technical documents and support design reviews and interface management.
• Support testing, commissioning and site inspections; record results and non-conformities.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Mechatronics / Telecommunications / Railway Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Reporting 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.

Job Description:

As Hitachi Rail STS, we are advancing railsignalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide.

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.

Junior Project Engineer Protege Trainee (Ref.No. R0144360)

at our location in Kuala-Lumpur

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination

• Assist the Project Manager in managing day-to-day project activities.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Track project progress and highlight potential risks, delays, or issues.
  

• Engineering Support

• Review technical documents, drawings, specifications, and engineering submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support design reviews and interface management activities.
• Assist in resolving technical issues related to railway systems.
  

• Testing & Commissioning

• Support testing and commissioning activities for railway systems.
• Participate in site inspections, integration tests, and system acceptance tests.
• Monitor and record test results and non-conformities.
• Coordinate corrective actions arising from testing activities.
  

• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation, records, and correspondence.
• Prepare project progress reports, meeting minutes, and presentations.
• Monitor document submissions and approvals.
• Ensure proper document control procedures are followed.
  

• Commercial & Contract Support

• Assist in tracking project variations, claims, and change requests.
• Support project cost monitoring and resource planning.
• Prepare inputs for project reviews and management reports.

Qualification

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 0 to 3 years of experience in railway, transportation, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internships or railway project exposure are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge/ Skills

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of railway systems such as:
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of railway standards and project lifecycle processes.
• Experience with testing and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• PMP, CAPM, or railway-related certifications would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Soft Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites when required.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive:Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions:A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and itssubsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

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.