CCTV and Security System Engineer

Hitachi; Paço de Arcos; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Portugal, S.A. is seeking a System Engineer – CCTV & Security Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal. The role focuses on formalising specifications, assembling solution elements, and ensuring the system meets requirements for production, testing and operation.

You will coordinate subsystem development, manage technical requirements, produce documentation, and support IVVQ, FAT and on-site activities, with travel as needed. Fluent English is mandatory and French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of CCTV and Security Systems engineering and integration.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of CCTV, Video Management and Security Systems.
• Availability to travel and support onsite activities.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Formalise the specifications and engineering plans used to develop the solution/product.
• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Demonstrate that the solution/product satisfies the approved operational needs and is ready for production, testing, installation, operation and support.
• Plan and coordinate subsystem development activities within the agreed architecture and design constraints, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company processes.
• Act as the project-wide technical interface for CCTV and Security Systems matters, ensuring subsystem interfaces are defined, consistent and complete.
• Manage Technical Requirements within his/her domain.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design, configuration, installation and testing documents.
• Provide technical expertise during Design Reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support the definition of Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Perform IVVQ activities, including system configuration, verification, validation and FAT tests.
• Support onsite installation activities.
• Perform T&C activities, including system start-up, on-site configuration and acceptance testing.
• Support configuration control and management in conjunction with the Configuration Manager.
• Prepare training documentation and provide technical training when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process through Lessons Learned activities.

Skills

CCTV & Security Systems

Read architectural drawings

WAN/LAN networks

Virtual Machines

Active Directory

Genetec Systems

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

English fluency

French preferred

CAD

Visio

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Visio

Virtual Machines

Active Directory

Job description

Location:

Paço de Arcos, Portugal

Job ID:

R0143567

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

We are currently looking for a System Engineer – CCTV & Security Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

A CCTV & Security Systems Engineer is responsible for:

• Formalise the specifications and engineering plans used to develop the solution/product.
• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Demonstrate that the solution/product satisfies the approved operational needs and is ready for production, testing, installation, operation and support.
• Plan and coordinate subsystem development activities within the agreed architecture and design constraints, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company processes.
• Act as the project-wide technical interface for CCTV and Security Systems matters, ensuring subsystem interfaces are defined, consistent and complete.
• Manage Technical Requirements within his/her domain.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design, configuration, installation and testing documents.
• Provide technical expertise during Design Reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support the definition of Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Perform IVVQ activities, including system configuration, verification, validation and FAT tests.
• Support onsite installation activities.
• Perform T&C activities, including system start-up, on-site configuration and acceptance testing.
• Support configuration control and management in conjunction with the Configuration Manager.
• Prepare training documentation and provide technical training when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process through Lessons Learned activities.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Education & Qualifications: Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience (2-3 years) in CCTV and Security Systems engineering and integration.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of CCTV, Video Management and Security Systems.
• Experience with CAD and Visio tools (preferred).
• Knowledge of WAN/LAN networks (preferred).
• Experience with Virtual Machines and Active Directory environments (preferred).
• Knowledge of Genetec Systems is considered an advantage.
• High competency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• Availability to travel and support onsite activities.

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.