Project Engineer

Description

**Location:** Madrid, Madrid, Spain **Job ID:** R1012922 **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:** **Mission:** The **Project Engineer** is the technical leader of the project, responsible for defining the technical solution while ensuring its alignment with customer requirements, applicable standards, and project objectives—guaranteeing delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. **What will your responsibilities be?:** As part of the *WOBS Projects Design* team, your key responsibilities will include: * Defining the technical solution * Acting as the technical point of contact with the customer * Monitoring engineering progress and performance across the project * Planning and coordinating engineering activities * Identifying risks and opportunities **What profile are we looking for?** * Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or Mathematics. * Knowledge of railway signalling systems, ERTMS, and interlockings. * Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical project management for railway signalling projects. * Languages + English + French (desirable) * Competencies + Results\-oriented leadership + Effective communication + Commitment to projects + Positive influence on the team **Other points to consider:** * Willingness to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally **And what do we offer you?** * Approximately 35 working days of annual leave. * Be Easy programme offering services supporting your wellbeing and that of your close circle. * Remote work option: work from home up to 3 days per week. * Flexible working hours: up to 2 hours flexibility in start and end times. * Health and wellbeing area including medical services, lactation room, and access to various health\-focused activities and initiatives. * Annual training plan tailored to your role—including skills development, language courses, and technical competencies. * **An organisation that considers diversity and inclusion strategic pillars:** we promote **gender equality**, encourage intergenerational collaboration and mutual learning; we enrich ourselves through all **cultures and nationalities**, value all **abilities** as essential and useful, and foster a safe environment for everyone regardless of their **sexual orientation.** * **Where are we located?** Our offices are at Serrano Galvache, 56 (Metro Line 1 \- Bambú). **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.** **We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at** **https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail**