Electrical Engineer (Schematics)
Added 7 Oct · still live
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£58,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Hitachi Rail is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Chi siamo
Una carriera in Hitachi Rail rappresenta un investimento per il futuro.
Con attività in ogni angolo del mondo, il nostro lavoro è all'avanguardia nella trasformazione digitale e nella tecnologia. Dalla forza multiculturale della nostra organizzazione globale, all’approccio sostenibile e innovativo con cui lavoriamo per unire le persone, trovare una buona ragione per la quale impegnarsi è facile. Ed è qui che entrate in gioco voi.
Job Description:
Your new role
We're looking for a talented Electrical Engineer with strong electrical schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical rail projects that are shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
As part of a collaborative, international engineering environment, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and integration of electrical systems, ensuring robust, compliant, and innovative solutions are delivered throughout the product lifecycle. You'll have the opportunity to influence projects from concept through to production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
Some Key Responsibilities
Una carriera in Hitachi Rail rappresenta un investimento per il futuro.
Con attività in ogni angolo del mondo, il nostro lavoro è all'avanguardia nella trasformazione digitale e nella tecnologia. Dalla forza multiculturale della nostra organizzazione globale, all’approccio sostenibile e innovativo con cui lavoriamo per unire le persone, trovare una buona ragione per la quale impegnarsi è facile. Ed è qui che entrate in gioco voi.
Job Description:
Your new role
We're looking for a talented Electrical Engineer with strong electrical schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical rail projects that are shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
As part of a collaborative, international engineering environment, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and integration of electrical systems, ensuring robust, compliant, and innovative solutions are delivered throughout the product lifecycle. You'll have the opportunity to influence projects from concept through to production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate and maintain detailed electrical schematics and system designs using computer-aided engineering tools.
- Design and size electrical wiring systems, cable routes and electrical networks in line with technical requirements and industry standards.
- Select and specify electromechanical components including relays, contactors, connectors and circuit breakers.
- Support the definition and development of electrical system architectures and conceptual solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with railway standards, safety regulations and engineering best practice.
- Perform electrical system calculations, cable dimensioning and protection coordination activities.
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You'll be a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in producing high-quality electrical documentation.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have:
- A degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or a related Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience within rail, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or other electromechanical engineering environments.
- Knowledge of electrical design software, ideally E3.series (Zuken) or similar schematic design tools.
- Understanding of electrical system sizing, cable calculations, protection devices and electrical distribution systems.
- Knowledge of relays, contactors, circuit breakers and electrical protection schemes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
This is more than just a schematic design role. You'll be working on next-generation rail technologies that connect communities and improve the way people travel. You'll have the opportunity to see your designs progress from concept through to implementation, while developing your career within a global leader in transportation and digital innovation.
What We Offer
We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:
- Competitive salary
Grazie per l'interesse dimostrato nei confronti di Hitachi Rail.
Se la sua candidatura risulterà di interesse, sarà nostra cura metterci in contatto con lei. Non esiti a scoprire di più su di noi e sulle nostre ultime offerte di lavoro su: https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
In Hitachi Rail c’è un posto per tutti. Accogliamo e valorizziamo la diversità di ambito, età, genere, orientamento sessuale, stato di famiglia, disabilità, etnia, nazionalità, religione e visione del mondo. Ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente inclusivo e siamo orgogliosi di essere un’azienda che offre pari opportunità.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sampleSOC 2123
- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hitachi Rail holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.