Power Supply & Traction Power Engineer

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  • Hitachi
  • Naples, FL
  • Full-Time
  • 2 weeks ago
Published
May 7, 2026
Location
Naples, FL
Job Type

Power Supply & Traction Power Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: An engineer role focused on power supply and traction power for rail systems responsible for technical delivery and coordination within rail projects.
  • The Person: The person will identify and resolve PS & TP interfaces, verify and test traction power documents and systems, coordinate commissioning activities with the Commissioning Manager, and produce test reports and non-compliance records.
  • Requirements: Required skills and qualifications include 3-5 years related experience, experience in power supply & traction power projects and railways systems design and commissioning, a technical degree, and English proficiency.

Job Description

Location:

Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID:

R0108607

Date Posted:

2026-01-14

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Power Supply and Traction Power 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 Naples, Italy.

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.

Accountabilities

  • Ensure the identification and resolution of the PS & TP interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Auxiliary systems etc.)

  • Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints

  • Ensure the interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate of operational activities on site according to schedule

  • Ensure the Verification activities on Power Supply & Traction Power  documents, according to the V&V Plan

  • Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and purpose remedy actions.

  • Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific PS & TP (e.g. best practice, lesson learned, …)

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

3-5 years related experience.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

  • Experience in power supply & traction power projects, especially Metro Rail projects

  • One or more years of experience in railways systems, traction power & power supply design & commissioning activities

Education / Qualifications

Technical Degree or Equivalent Technical Background.

Languages

English Proficiency.

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!

Have a glance at our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail/

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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  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

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
Traction Power Design Power Supply Systems Railway Commissioning V&V (verification & Validation) Interface Management Test Plan And Reporting Electrical Protection Systems Digital Transformation

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