Junior Electrical Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom Job ID: R0138278 Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Company: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession: Engineering & Science 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.
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.
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
Beneficial: Experience with electrical CAD tools such as E3 Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical or similar, knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, academic projects, internships or dissertation work involving electrical systems, wiring, industrial equipment or transportation systems, and knowledge of written and spoken Italian.
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.
Equal Opportunities
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.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a conglomerate offering rolling stock and rail signalling systems, power grid equipment and transformers, data storage systems, industrial automation and robotics, elevators and escalators, automotive electronics and powertrains, HVAC and home appliances, HVDC systems, and scientific and analytical instruments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio encompassing sustainable technology solutions, industrial services and equipment, transportation and mobility systems, healthcare and life science solutions, energy solutions, and IT infrastructure services.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Hitachi.