Senior Railway Signalling Design Lead

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include technical management, reporting, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering and Project Managers. Strong English skills and field operations experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems (minimum 8 years).
• Deep knowledge of railway mainline signalling systems (design, installation, testing, commissioning).
• Experience in signalling field operations is a must.

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 fluency

Stakeholder management

Presentation & negotiation

Multicultural collaboration

Spanish asset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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

Responsibilities include technical management, reporting, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering and Project Managers. Strong English skills and field operations experience are essential.