Project Design Authority

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail GTS Spain S.A.U. is seeking a Project Design Responsible to lead the technical aspects of railway signalling projects.

You will coordinate with internal teams and customers to ensure on-time delivery of design activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and at least 8 years of hands-on interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS experience, with strong English communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years hands‑on experience in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems.
• Deep knowledge of railway mainline signalling systems; field operations experience is a plus.

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, risks, and solutions.
• Design Documentation — Develop project-specific design documentation for internal use and customer delivery.
• Cross-Functional Meetings — Organize and lead regular meetings with Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and technical teams.
• Requirements Analysis — Analyze customer requirements and report outcomes.
• Field Team Support — Provide updates and technical guidance to field teams.
• DVA Documentation — Prepare DVA documentation for bids.
• Risk & Improvement Activities — Identify risks and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Quality Compliance — Ensure compliance with quality policies and standards.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Multicultural teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Location: Ankara, Ankara, Turkey

Job ID: R1012765

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS Spain S.A.U.

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 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.

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