Hitachi
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. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
Open roles at Hitachi
2 roles
Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer
Hitachi
London, UK
A Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer role at Hitachi Rail, focused on ensuring trains meet safety and regulatory standards.Your New RoleAre you a recent Engineering Graduate or early-career Junior Engineer ready to make an impact? At Hitachi Rail, we’re excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Rolling Stock Homologation team as a Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer. This is your chance to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and approval of pioneering rolling stock projects across the UK and around the world.In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—supporting safety and approvals work on cutting-edge rail vehicles and gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of major national and international projects.You’ll be supported by a team of experienced Safety & Approvals Engineers who will guide your development and help you build strong foundations in this highly specialised and sought-after engineering field.If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to launch your career with a global leader in rail technology—this is the perfect role to accelerate your journey.What you’ll be doingJoin key conversations on train authorisation and system compatibility with major industry stakeholders.Help drive our authorisation strategy, ensuring our projects meet essential safety, legislative, and technical standards.Support technical submissions for third‑party assessment bodies, working closely with experts across the business.Get hands‑on experience across a wide range of projects, giving you a strong foundation in rolling stock safety and approvals.Contribute to the delivery and approval of new railway projects alongside experienced Safety & Approvals Engineers.Support in‑service fleets, helping maintain safety and compliance standards.Play a part in new bids, shaping the safety and approvals input for future opportunities.About youEssential RequirementsInterest in rolling stock and railway engineering, ideally with some relevant industry exposure.Curiosity about rolling stock design and engineering safety management (e.g., CSM‑REA, EN50126/28/29/657).Strong team-working skills with a logical, proactive approach to problem‑solving.Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office.Highly motivated, with great communication and time‑management skills.Able to stay organised, methodical, and effective under pressure.Flexible, eager to learn, and comfortable travelling when needed.A true team player who thrives in a diverse working environment.Understanding of basic health & safety practices in an engineering setting.QualificationsAn Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (or a similar subject related to the railway industry).DesirableJapanese or European language skills.What we offerWe value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:Competitive salary25 days holidayPotential opportunity for annual performance related bonusPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident insuranceGroup Income protectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme
Posted 20 days ago
Graduate Protection Engineer
Hitachi
Stone, UK
A Graduate Protection Engineer role focused on power grid systems and electrical protection.Job Description:Join our Grid Automation Team as a Graduate Protection Engineer and contribute to the advancement of power grid technology, making a difference in the power grid sector. This exciting role is based in Stone, Staffordshire, where you'll spend three days a week with the team. As part of a dynamic and supportive engineering team, you'll be dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our customers.You will gain an understanding of the local UK market within our product portfolios and manage small projects with the team's support and guidance. How you'll make an impact:Assist in preparing functional design specifications and project scope documents.Prepare protection designs for production and manufacturing.Learn about Protection product selection, IED configurations, and protection IEC61850 engineering.Participate in the development of new protection solutions and control the full development cycle (from concept design to delivery).Handle type registration, product approval engineering, and documentation.Help prepare proposals/presentations for engineering projects/programs (including bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.).Develop commercial awareness and support project management by issuing claims (related to new/changes in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).Support communication related to specific assignments or meetingsBackground:A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar field.Positive creative approach to engineering and project work.Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the business.A keenness to learn and self-develop through self-teaching and inquisitive engagement. We offer an on-site "Buddy" system to ensure continuous learning and development.Able to work form our Stone office at least three days a week.
Posted 20 days ago
Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer
Hitachi
London, UK
A Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer role at Hitachi Rail, focused on ensuring trains meet safety and regulatory standards.Your New RoleAre you a recent Engineering Graduate or early-career Junior Engineer ready to make an impact? At Hitachi Rail, we’re excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Rolling Stock Homologation team as a Graduate Safety & Approvals Engineer. This is your chance to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and approval of pioneering rolling stock projects across the UK and around the world.In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—supporting safety and approvals work on cutting-edge rail vehicles and gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of major national and international projects.You’ll be supported by a team of experienced Safety & Approvals Engineers who will guide your development and help you build strong foundations in this highly specialised and sought-after engineering field.If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to launch your career with a global leader in rail technology—this is the perfect role to accelerate your journey.What you’ll be doingJoin key conversations on train authorisation and system compatibility with major industry stakeholders.Help drive our authorisation strategy, ensuring our projects meet essential safety, legislative, and technical standards.Support technical submissions for third‑party assessment bodies, working closely with experts across the business.Get hands‑on experience across a wide range of projects, giving you a strong foundation in rolling stock safety and approvals.Contribute to the delivery and approval of new railway projects alongside experienced Safety & Approvals Engineers.Support in‑service fleets, helping maintain safety and compliance standards.Play a part in new bids, shaping the safety and approvals input for future opportunities.About youEssential RequirementsInterest in rolling stock and railway engineering, ideally with some relevant industry exposure.Curiosity about rolling stock design and engineering safety management (e.g., CSM‑REA, EN50126/28/29/657).Strong team-working skills with a logical, proactive approach to problem‑solving.Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office.Highly motivated, with great communication and time‑management skills.Able to stay organised, methodical, and effective under pressure.Flexible, eager to learn, and comfortable travelling when needed.A true team player who thrives in a diverse working environment.Understanding of basic health & safety practices in an engineering setting.QualificationsAn Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (or a similar subject related to the railway industry).DesirableJapanese or European language skills.What we offerWe value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:Competitive salary25 days holidayPotential opportunity for annual performance related bonusPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident insuranceGroup Income protectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme
Posted 20 days ago
Graduate Protection Engineer
Hitachi
Stone, UK
A Graduate Protection Engineer role focused on power grid systems and electrical protection.Job Description:Join our Grid Automation Team as a Graduate Protection Engineer and contribute to the advancement of power grid technology, making a difference in the power grid sector. This exciting role is based in Stone, Staffordshire, where you'll spend three days a week with the team. As part of a dynamic and supportive engineering team, you'll be dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our customers.You will gain an understanding of the local UK market within our product portfolios and manage small projects with the team's support and guidance. How you'll make an impact:Assist in preparing functional design specifications and project scope documents.Prepare protection designs for production and manufacturing.Learn about Protection product selection, IED configurations, and protection IEC61850 engineering.Participate in the development of new protection solutions and control the full development cycle (from concept design to delivery).Handle type registration, product approval engineering, and documentation.Help prepare proposals/presentations for engineering projects/programs (including bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.).Develop commercial awareness and support project management by issuing claims (related to new/changes in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).Support communication related to specific assignments or meetingsBackground:A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar field.Positive creative approach to engineering and project work.Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the business.A keenness to learn and self-develop through self-teaching and inquisitive engagement. We offer an on-site "Buddy" system to ensure continuous learning and development.Able to work form our Stone office at least three days a week.
Posted 20 days ago
STAY IN
THE KN
W
No spam, just the latest roles and career advice delivered straight to your inbox.
© GradWorx 2026