Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi • Pittsburgh, PA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Project Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as project engineer or systems engineer for large software control system applications
• Prior experience with basic Project Management: Schedule monitoring / development Resource and task management
• Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with software development lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycles
• Experience with Requirement and Change Management
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software (MS Project), requirements management systems, and software configuration tools
• Prior experience managing Medium sized projects and project teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Experience working with agile development
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Prefer rail or rail transit domain experience
• Prefer experience supporting Bids and Proposals for new work

Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating project plans and project documents
• Responsible for ensuring successful on time, on budget, delivery of an engineering and software solution
• Responsible for leading work packet Project Monitoring and Control activities including maintaining schedule, CTC, MPR updates, meeting minutes, risk register, and change orders
• Prioritization and monitoring of software problem report status, and execution of tasks within functional areas that include engineering and software development activities
• Facilitates scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customers
• Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
• Coordination with Vehicle Supplier for troubleshooting integration issues
• Resolving technical open items with customers and their consultants

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• a Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Flextime
• a variety of Training and Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior