Project Design Authority

Hitachi, Ltd.; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a highly skilled Project Design Responsible to join our engineering team in Turkey. You will manage the technical aspects of railway signalling projects, coordinate with internal teams and customers, and ensure successful delivery of all design-related activities.

The role requires deep expertise in interlocking, ETCS/ERTMS, and field operations, with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems.
• Strong knowledge of railway mainline signalling design, installation, testing, commissioning.
• Experience in signalling field operations.

Responsibilities

• Project Technical Management — Manage the technical aspects of projects and conduct meetings with customers.
• Technical Reporting — Prepare and present technical project reports, including progress updates, risks, and proposed solutions.
• Design Documentation — Develop project-specific design documentation for internal use and customer delivery.
• Cross-Functional Meetings — Organize and lead regular meetings with the Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and technical teams.
• Requirements Analysis — Analyse customer requirements in coordination with relevant technical departments and report outcomes.
• Field Team Support — Provide regular updates and technical guidance to field teams.
• DVA Documentation — Prepare DVA (Design Validation) documentation for bids.
• Risk & Improvement Activities — Identify risks and improvement opportunities, contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Quality Compliance — Ensure compliance with company quality policies and related standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Presentation & negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Design Responsible to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of railway signalling projects, coordinating with internal teams and customers, and ensuring the successful delivery of all design-related activities

Key Responsibilities

• Project Technical Management — Manage the technical aspects of projects and conduct meetings with customers.
• Technical Reporting — Prepare and present technical project reports, including progress updates, risks, and proposed solutions.
• Design Documentation — Develop project-specific design documentation for internal use and customer delivery.
• Cross-Functional Meetings — Organize and lead regular meetings with the Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and technical teams.
• Requirements Analysis — Analyse customer requirements in coordination with relevant technical departments and report outcomes.
• Field Team Support — Provide regular updates and technical guidance to field teams.
• DVA Documentation — Prepare DVA (Design Validation) documentation for bids.
• Risk & Improvement Activities — Identify risks and improvement opportunities, contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Quality Compliance — Ensure compliance with company quality policies and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Requirement — At least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in Interlocking & ERTMS/ETCS — Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems.
• Railway Signalling Expertise — Deep knowledge of railway mainline signalling systems (design, installation, testing, and commissioning); knowledge of urban signalling systems is considered an additional asset.
• Field Operations Requirement — Experience in signalling field operations is a must.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must, Spanish is considered as an additional asset
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and corporate environment
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• High-level skills in AutoCAD and MS Office
• Basic knowledge of software systems
• No travel restriction and valid driver’s license

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.