Installation Site Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt is looking for an Installation Site Engineer in Cairo. The role leads site installation teams and technicians, installs and configures equipment and systems, and supports testing and commissioning. The position is full time and on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site installation teams, technicians and helpers through the installation activities.
• Install, configure and maintain systems and equipment such as computer networks, alarm systems, audio/visual equipment and other electronics.
• Perform site surveys and contribute to the Site Readiness Review.
• Verify that work meets customer requirements and the installation schedule, and inform the Installation Manager of any issues.
• Take part in customer equipment installation, configuration, unit testing and verification, and record test results in measurement sheets and reports.
• Provide technical support to customers, Hitachi or subcontractor teams, assist post-installation check-out (PICO) and tests and commissioning, and contribute to integration testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensure the quality, security and suitability of all work, and contribute to progress reports and KPIs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience.
• Alex resident is a must.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret technical manuals, perform cable management and use hand and power tools; able to walk, stand, climb ladders and work in various conditions.

Required skills

• Equipment assembly and installation, cabling and splicing, network testing and troubleshooting.
• CAD knowledge and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of networking, routers and switches; MS Office Word, Excel and databases.
• Preferred: knowledge of CCN-LAN, telephones, CCTV, clock systems, voice recording, PA, SDH and SCADA.