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Oakland, California, United States
Job ID:
R0139608
Date Posted:
2026-07-30
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Deployment Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California.
Accountabilities:
- Oversee the deployment phase of the CBTC project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation.
- Coordinate with Hitachi Rail teams and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
- Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Provides and presents project status reviews to client to be the primary contact for client in relation to the deployment activities.
- Create and maintain a strong client relationship.
- Represent the Project at site coordination meetings with the Client and liaise with various project entities, third parties and/or stakeholders.
- Participate in reporting to the Project Manager and VP of Construction on the progress and status of work, forecasting risks and opportunities and reporting any deviations of scope, schedule, cost or quality to the Project Manager to maintain the commercial position of the project.
- Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements.
- Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee Hitachi and Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager.
- Ensure compliance with the Approved for Construction Design and the management of any non-conformances in accordance with the Quality Plan.
- Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.
- Defining the execution of the commissioning activities (sequence of activities, optimization of the use of resources) in alignment with contract requirements, budget and company guidelines.
- Overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of Test Procedure.
- Accountable for the site interface management with the Client/Engineer/Third parties during the test and commissioning phase.
Required Skills/ Knowledge:
- Proven experience as a Deployment Manager in rail or transportation projects for no less than 5-7 years.
- Familiarity with CBTC systems and associated technologies.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and key stakeholders on projects.
- Ability to familiarize with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
- Detailed knowledge of Design-Build projects.
- Understanding of Construction and commissioning quality standards.
- Successfully handle pressures associated with site works in a brown field environment.
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information.
Desired Skills/ Knowledge:
- Construction and installation of rail transit systems or other complex systems in urban environments.
- Effective Partnering and Teaming skills.
- Technical writing.
- Construction Management software knowledge such as Procore.
- MS Office tools.
Education:
Engineering or industrial management background. Relevant knowledge to ensure that the company is producing high-quality installation and documents that meet customer expectations.
Certification required - State of California (license C-10 and A-10)
Languages:
Written and spoken English proficiency.
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
The salary range for this position is $148,212 - $222,318 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-CG1
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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.
Location:
Oakland, California, United States
Job ID:
R0139608
Date Posted:
2026-07-30
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Deployment Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California.
Accountabilities:
- Oversee the deployment phase of the CBTC project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation.
- Coordinate with Hitachi Rail teams and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
- Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Provides and presents project status reviews to client to be the primary contact for client in relation to the deployment activities.
- Create and maintain a strong client relationship.
- Represent the Project at site coordination meetings with the Client and liaise with various project entities, third parties and/or stakeholders.
- Participate in reporting to the Project Manager and VP of Construction on the progress and status of work, forecasting risks and opportunities and reporting any deviations of scope, schedule, cost or quality to the Project Manager to maintain the commercial position of the project.
- Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements.
- Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee Hitachi and Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager.
- Ensure compliance with the Approved for Construction Design and the management of any non-conformances in accordance with the Quality Plan.
- Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.
- Defining the execution of the commissioning activities (sequence of activities, optimization of the use of resources) in alignment with contract requirements, budget and company guidelines.
- Overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of Test Procedure.
- Accountable for the site interface management with the Client/Engineer/Third parties during the test and commissioning phase.
Required Skills/ Knowledge:
- Proven experience as a Deployment Manager in rail or transportation projects for no less than 5-7 years.
- Familiarity with CBTC systems and associated technologies.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in managing subcontractors and key stakeholders on projects.
- Ability to familiarize with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
- Detailed knowledge of Design-Build projects.
- Understanding of Construction and commissioning quality standards.
- Successfully handle pressures associated with site works in a brown field environment.
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information.
Desired Skills/ Knowledge:
- Construction and installation of rail transit systems or other complex systems in urban environments.
- Effective Partnering and Teaming skills.
- Technical writing.
- Construction Management software knowledge such as Procore.
- MS Office tools.
Education:
Engineering or industrial management background. Relevant knowledge to ensure that the company is producing high-quality installation and documents that meet customer expectations.
Certification required - State of California (license C-10 and A-10)
Languages:
Written and spoken English proficiency.
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
The salary range for this position is $148,212 - $222,318 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
LI-CG1
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Deployment Engineer
Document your infrastructure credentials before applying
Gather certifications like AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes alongside transcripts and employment letters that map your technical duties to a specialty occupation. PERM audits frequently request this documentation, and gaps slow your case by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes tied to deployment and systems engineering. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and make fewer costly mistakes.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate to find Deployment Engineer positions where employers have confirmed green card sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship intent up front saves weeks spent negotiating sponsorship after an offer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before your offer
If your role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, EB-3 is standard. An advanced degree or documented specialized expertise can qualify you for EB-2, which offers priority date advantages for nationals of high-demand countries.
Confirm the employer will cover prevailing wage requirements
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV rates for deployment engineering roles in your target city before negotiating compensation.
Track your PERM audit risk during the recruitment phase
USCIS and DOL can audit PERM applications years after certification. Your employer must retain recruitment records for five years. Ask your employer's counsel which job posting language and candidate rejection reasons they plan to document, since inconsistencies are the leading audit trigger.
Green Card Deployment Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deployment Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Deployment Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. If the position requires an advanced degree or your credentials include a master's degree or substantial specialized expertise, your employer can file under EB-2 instead. The classification affects your priority date queue, not whether you can be sponsored.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Deployment Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period, a cap of 65,000 slots per fiscal year, and an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even reviews your I-140 petition, making the total process significantly longer than an H-1B approval.
Which industries file the most PERM petitions for Deployment Engineers?
Cloud infrastructure, financial technology, healthcare IT, and defense contracting generate the highest volume of PERM filings for deployment and systems engineering roles. Companies running large-scale CI/CD pipelines or managing regulated infrastructure across multiple environments routinely sponsor foreign nationals in this function. DOL's OFLC disclosure data breaks down filing volume by employer and SOC code if you want to research specific sectors.
How can I find Deployment Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Deployment Engineer roles filtered by employers who have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status reliably, which means you often reach the offer stage before discovering an employer won't sponsor. Searching on Migrate Mate eliminates that friction and connects you directly with employers who have already committed to the PERM process.
Can a Deployment Engineer start the green card process while on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Your employer can file a PERM application while you're working on H-1B, and AC21 portability allows you to change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. If you're on OPT, you'd typically need to transition to H-1B or another work-authorized status before USCIS can approve adjustment of status, but the PERM filing itself can begin earlier.