Global Railway Project Engineer (Entry / Junior level)

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■Purpose / Mission

Enhance and expand global business development in cooperation with local and global entities, through railway consulting in diverse phases with strength in the operations and maintenance.

■Key Responsibilities

・ Participate in overseas business operations and business development, with a primary focus on Asia and Indo-Pacific region.

・ Tasks include railway-related operations and maintenance, consulting services and engineering, procurement, and construction projects.

・ Simultaneously, take responsibility for developing new business opportunities.

■Duties

・ As a railway engineer, you will be involved in overseas business operations and business development, mainly in Asia and Indo-Pacific region.

・ Overseas operations include railway-related operations, maintenance, consulting, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).

・ The successful candidate will have an understanding of Japanese railway technology and railway culture and be able to operate locally rooted businesses in different environments in various countries and regions, as well as taking responsibility for new business development.

・ After gaining experience, you are expected to be engaged overseas in projects focusing on the Indo-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia and South Asia.

・ You will be an active member of projects for which you have received orders, and at the same time, will play a role in shaping new projects.

■Technical Fields:

・ Leverage your major and expertise to become a comprehensive professional railway engineer.

・ This position emphasizes the importance of understanding and gaining experience in the multifaceted aspects of large-scale railroad projects.

・ It aims to develop well-rounded professional engineers in these six technical fields, by providing opportunities to engage in a wide range of job experiences.

(a) Transportation Planning

(b) Rolling Stock Maintenance

(c) Electric Power

(d) Signaling and Telecommunications

(e) Track Maintenance

(f) Civil Construction

■Department

International Affairs Headquarters

Overview of Global Business

・ JRE is developing businesses overseas, primarily in Asia and Indo-Pacific region, such as consulting for the first High-Speed Railway in India, MRT Purple Line rolling stock and maintenance services in Thailand, and technical support for KAI/KCI in Indonesia.

・ JRE will deploy railway infrastructure systems that have high levels of quality and efficiency and provide lifestyle-enriching solutions globally.

■Requirements

・ Major: Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Transportation, Railway, or relevant field

・ Able to join in October 2027 (Proof of graduation by the end of September 2027)

・ English: Business level proficiency

・ Japanese: Not required for the selection process, however, applicants will be asked to develop up to daily conversational level of Japanese language proficiency (equivalent to JLPT-N3) by October 2027.

■Competencies / Skills

・ Preference and Aptitude for long-term commitment

・ Motivated

・ Team player

・ Good communication skills

■Selection Process

・STEP 1: Hiring Information Session (Hiroshima University Campus / Online)

・STEP 2：CV screening

・STEP 3：AI-powered interview

* All results are reviewed by people, and all decisions are made by people.

・STEP 4：Interviews (2 times) (Online / In person)

・STEP 5：Final interview (In person / Online)

・STEP 6：Job offer

■Documents required for screening

・ CV / Resume

・ Proof of the score, or relevant recommendation letter (*required for the final interview)

・ Proof of graduation, or relevant guarantee letter (*required for the final interview)

■Location

・ Mainly in the Tokyo Metropolitan region.

・ Depending on the specialized field, you may be assigned to different parts of Eastern mainland.

・ Depending on your ability and aptitude, there would be chances to be seconded to a group company related to overseas railway business.

■Working Hours

・ Working hours, start and end times, and break times vary depending on the business location and job, e.g., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including 1 hour break), etc.

・ Some workplaces and jobs have night and day/night shifts.

・ A flextime system is available at all business sites as well as in the planning department. (Some eligible conditions apply.)

・ Average actual overtime hours worked in FY2024 is approximately 186 hours per year.

■Holiday

・ 120 days off per year (specified regardless of the day of the week)

・ Annual paid vacations (15 days upon hire, up to 20 days) and congratulation or condolence leave.

■Employment Type

・ Regular employee

・ Probationary period: 6 months

■Entry Date

・ October 1st, 2027

■Compensation

Initial appointments (prospective)

Starting base salary (for employees working in the 23 wards of Tokyo)

・Doctoral Degree（Ph.D.）: 295,000 yen (Monthly salary)

・Master's degree: 260,000 yen (Monthly salary),

・ Bachelor’s degree: 250,000 yen (Monthly salary)

・ Bonus: Twice a year

■Career Path

Unique Career Path:

・ The career path designed to achieve this follows a long-term, two-step process.

Step 1: From JAPAN

・ The first step begins in Japan over the course of approximately five years from joining. You will acquire the foundational experience and knowledge as a railway engineer, centered around your area of expertise, while also enhancing the skills needed to lead global railway business.

Step 2: To the World

・ The second step is an overseas assignment. Building on the professional capabilities you developed in Japan; you will play a key role in expanding JRE’s global railway business across the world. Compared to the more common single position hiring style that might be typical in your country, the career path is closer to making a choice about your way of life, rather than simply selecting a job based on short-term guidelines.

Step 3: And beyond

・ Lead the project(s) as a Project manager and simultaneously expand our Global Business and Engineering.

・ Manage the global business activities as a regional head.

■Benefits

Support for All

・ Moving expenses and housing arrangements

・ Visa support, Moving support, Living support

・ Japanese language training after entry

Support for Overseas Residents

・ Japanese language training (either local school or online) prior to entry

Various allowances

・ Job allowance, Skill allowance, Overtime allowance, Dependent care allowance, Commuting allowance, etc.

Social Insurance

・ Various types of insurance

Benefits and Welfare

・ Use of dormitories and company housing, partial subsidies for hospital medical expenses, housing assistance, Cafeteria plan (selective welfare program)

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■JRE at a glance

・ East Japan Railway Company (JRE) is one of Word’s largest railway operators, covering eastern Japan, making it a key player in Japan’s transportation industry and regional development. Managing a vast network including the Greater Tokyo Area, we operate Shinkansen trains (High Speed Railway), Metro, Commuter lines, and Regional services, serving for five billion passengers yearly. In addition to its rail operations, JRE is involved in diverse sectors such as real estate, retail, and tourism, contributing to national and regional economic growth.

Please check our LinkedIn Page for more information.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jreast

■Company Information

Company name

・ East Japan Railway Company（JRE）

Address

・ Yoyogi 2-2-2, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Establish

・ April 1, 1987

Number of employees

・ Approx. 45,000（Non-consolidated）

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