Project Design Authority

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Hiring Remotely in Ankara, Çankaya, Ankara, TUR
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Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Lead technical delivery of railway signalling projects, managing design activities, producing design and DVA documentation, coordinating with customers and internal teams, supporting field operations, reporting progress and risks, and ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years hands-on experience in interlocking and ERTMS/ETCS systems
  • Proven experience in signalling field operations
  • Deep knowledge of railway mainline signalling systems including design, installation, testing and commissioning
  • Knowledge of urban signalling systems
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Spanish language skills
  • High-level skills in AutoCAD
  • High-level skills in MS Office
  • Basic knowledge of software systems
  • No travel restriction and valid driver's license
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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