Junior Electrical Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Location

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID

R0138278

Date Posted

2026-11-06

Company Name

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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

Your new role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an engineer at the beginning of their career to build their technical expertise within the rail industry. You will support the design, development and validation of electrical systems for railway vehicles, working alongside experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

With guidance and support from senior colleagues, you will gain valuable experience across electrical design, systems engineering, testing and technical documentation, while contributing to the development of innovative railway solutions.

Some key responsibilities

In this role, you will support

Preparing and updating electrical schematics for railway vehicles and subassemblies

Producing electrical documentation for manufacturing, including wiring tables, topographic diagrams and harness drawings

Designing electrical cabinets, electrical boxes and wiring systems

Selecting and specifying electrical and electromechanical components

Preparing engineering reports and maintaining technical documentation

Managing system and component requirements

Supporting electrical integration, testing and troubleshooting activities

Participating in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers and customers

Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, customer requirements and company processes.

About you

You may be a recent graduate or have up to three years of experience within electrical engineering, industrial engineering, transportation systems or a related field.

We are looking for someone who has

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline

A basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical schematics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Good written and spoken English

A genuine interest in developing a long-term technical engineering career within the rail industry

Flexibility to undertake occasional business travel

Experience with electrical CAD tools such as E3 Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical or similar would be beneficial, as would knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS. Academic projects, internships or dissertation work involving electrical systems, wiring, industrial equipment or transportation systems would also be advantageous.

Knowledge of written and spoken Italian would be welcomed but is not essential. Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

We value the contribution of all our employees. If you join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

Competitive salary

Potential opportunity for an annual performance-related bonus

25 days’ holiday

Pension scheme with contributions of up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional benefits through a flexible plan, allowing you to choose options that best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.

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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.

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