Eletrotechnical Engineer

At ALTEN, we believe talent isn't just about experience - it's about passion, curiosity, and the drive to learn. If you've just graduated or are a junior in Electrotechnical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and want to start your career in a critical and innovative sector, this is your chance!

You'll join a team that ensures the safety of Portugal's railway lines, working with technologies and systems that make a real difference every day. Ready to help build the future of transportation?

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As a Junior Technician, you'll be guided by experienced professionals while learning to:

1. Support Installation & Maintenance

• Assist in installing sensors and signaling equipment on new or existing railway lines.
• Help with component replacements, following strict procedures:
• Safely disconnect/connect systems (under supervision).
• Test new equipment functionality.

2. Learn Through Testing & Validation

• Collaborate with the Testing & Commissioning (T&C) team to:
• Verify sensor performance.
• Document results and assist in preparing technical reports (checklists, logs).
• Understand railway standards and compliance requirements.

3. Develop Technical Skills

• Read electrical schematics and work with wiring, industrial computers, and servers.
• Gain basic applied programming skills (e.g., scripts for automated testing).
• Learn diagnostic tools and railway-sector software.

4. Ensure Safety

• Follow railway safety protocols - precision is key!
• Learn to identify and report potential issues or risks.

What We're Looking For

• Recent degree or Technical Course in Electrotechnical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Basic knowledge of:
• Electricity/electronics (schematic reading is a plus).
• IT (PC configuration, networking basics).
• Eagerness to learn: We'll teach you the rest!
• Availability for night shifts and travelling
• English proficiency
• Responsibility and attention to detail: Small mistakes can have big consequences.

Location: Lisbon (Paço de Arcos), onsite.

What can we offer you?

• Joining a competitive, multinational company that is constantly growing.
• Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals with a great work environment—innovative and dynamic.
• Specialized training and ongoing professional development.
• Social benefits.

Who are we?

We are a team. We are part of ALTEN, a European multinational specializing in providing consulting, information technology, and engineering services to the leading companies in the Portuguese market.

If you like numbers, we can tell you that in Portugal we have a revenue of 10.9 million euros, 2 headquarters, and a team of 215 professionals.

Moreover, at ALTEN, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, abilities, or country of origin. Our commitment is to talent and to the people who possess it.