VIE - Test & Commissioning Engineer (m/f) 1

Alstom; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a technically skilled professional to join our project team in a role involving T&C documentation, system testing, and configuration management. You’ll coordinate with multiple entities, witness site tests, and drive action plans to meet performance targets.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering diploma, fluent English, and experience with distributed systems, networking, and Azure cloud. Strong problem solving and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in engineering (computer science or equivalent, such as telecommunications) required.
• Fluent in English.
• Understanding of distributed systems, including microservices, databases, and messaging systems.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP) and tools for troubleshooting network-related issues.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages for debugging and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
• Experience with incident management tools like Jira or DevOps (a plus).
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and concisely.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to make independent decisions under pressure while balancing urgency with thoroughness.
• Patience, empathy, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with teams and end-users.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of the T&C documentation (T&C Procedures, T&C Reports, Punch List management).
• Handle interfaces with the various different entities involved on the project.
• Witness and perform specific tests on the system, including plan and coordinate the site tests.
• Create and run action plans corresponding to malfunctioning of the system, aiming to reach the performances targets.
• Manage the system configuration during the successive tests phases.
• Keep in frequent communication to the Project Commissioning Manager regarding T&C progress and issue resolution.

Skills

Engineering diploma

Distributed systems

Networking basics

Scripting languages

Azure cloud

DevOps tools

Jira experience

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering diploma

Telecommunications knowledge

Tools

Jira

Azure tools

DevOps tooling

Networking tools

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying, please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility requirements. To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and problem-solving expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinate the production of the T&C documentation (T&C Procedures, T&C Reports, Punch List management)
• Handle interfaces with the various different entities involved on the project
• Witness and perform specific tests on the system, including plan and coordinate the site tests
• Create and run action plans corresponding to malfunctioning of the system, aiming to reach the performances targets
• Manage the system configuration during the successive tests phases
• Keep in frequent communication to the Project Commissioning Manager regarding T&C progress and issue resolution.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Diploma in engineering (computer science or equivalent, such as telecommunications)
• Fluent in English
• Understanding of distributed systems, including microservices, databases, and messaging systems
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP) and tools for troubleshooting network-related issues
• Experience with programming or scripting languages for debugging and automation
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure
• Experience with incident management tools like Jira or DevOps (a plus)
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and concisely
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
• Ability to make independent decisions under pressure while balancing urgency with thoroughness
• Patience, empathy, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with teams and end-users
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous routines
• Work with cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.