Signalling Design Expert (Rail)
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Lead the design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline Railway, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail Transit, and Automated People Mover projects. Prepare signalling design documentation, including layouts, control tables, interface documentation, and technical specifications. Develop system architecture and coordinate interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, and PSD systems. Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations. Participate in design reviews, hazard identification workshops, safety assessments, testing, and commissioning planning. Review consultant and contractor submissions to ensure technical compliance and quality. Identify technical risks and recommend engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Support client meetings, technical workshops, and design presentations. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across project teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10–15 years of railway signalling design experience, including design delivery for Metro, Mainline Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), or Automated People Mover (APM) systems
- Strong knowledge of railway signalling principles, including CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, and wayside signalling systems
- Experience preparing signalling design documentation, interface specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports
- Familiarity with railway RAMS principles, functional safety, and international railway standards such as CENELEC (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129), IEC, IEEE, and other relevant industry standards
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within complex rail infrastructure projects
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within international engineering consultancy environments
- UAE or GCC project experience
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