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Senior Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi


Job Location:

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Perth Western Australia Australia

Job ID:

R0139884

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Commissioning Engineer - System Integration who thrives in a fast-paced environment to perform document control and records management on behalf of project user groups. This is a full-time permanent role based in Perth Australia.

Key accountabilities:

  • Perform the lab integration for full end to end ETCS solutions including target and virtual environment based on the T&C facilities

  • Participating in the testing and commissioning of on-board trackside communications and train control systems in accordance with the Commissioning procedures;

  • Performing factory and site testing as required;

  • Participating in fault identification during set to work activities and during commissioning.

  • Supporting the Commissioning Manager or his delegate in ensuring the timely production of Test Plans Procedures and Reports at the project level;

  • Supporting the Commissioning Manager or his delegate in the continuous improvement of project documentation.

  • Supporting the engineering and validations teams where required including:

    • Executing test cases / procedures in a lab environment to support lab integration activities

    • Ensuring site test execution plans are executable in the field or target environment;

  • Attending project progress meetings as and when required;

  • Ensure that the test and commissioning activities are executed in alignment with the Work Health and Safety requirements of the company and the project

  • Supporting the Functional Manager in the evaluation of the performance of assigned resources identifying the need for additional resource with project justification and identifying training needs

Required skills and knowledge:

  • Bachelors degree or masters degree in engineering or similar field is essential

  • 3 years experience in the Rail or similar industry with demonstrated capability and skills in:

    • Safety systems equipment and environment

    • Experience in Traffic Management System in ETCS is preferred

    • Experience in system integration testing and commissioning roles

    • Experience with test automation tools or scripts (e.g. Python)

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Knowledge of ERP and Configuration Management tools

    • Knowledge of CENELEC standards

    • Knowledge of planning and budget estimation

  • An ability to travel within Australia (i.e. Brisbane/Sydney/Perth) as required by the project.

At Hitachi Rail we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks were continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony Sincerity and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these were able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

  • Salary continuance.

  • Annual performance development and salary review process.

  • Invitations to purchase discounted Hitachi products.

  • Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).

  • Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

  • Additional company sponsored days off (Hitachi Days).

  • Ongoing professional development and training.

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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 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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