Railway Systems and RAMS Engineer

Job Summary

Join the Transportation Project Delivery team as a Railway Systems and RAMS Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, performance verification and commissioning of railway communications, control, signalling, traction power, PI, CCTV, PA, SCADA and PSD systems on a multi-disciplinary transportation project. You will coordinate across all project lifecycle stages with design, engineering, construction and commissioning teams while working closely with the Design & Build Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Review Design & Build contractor proposals for compliance with project requirements, regulations and stakeholder specifications, and provide technical recommendations for railway systems and operational requirements.
• Lead RAMS activities across design, construction, testing and operational readiness stages, reviewing reliability, maintainability, availability and safety analyses.
• Coordinate construction requirements with the Operations & Maintenance Consultant and Contractors, maintaining focus on safety and continuous metro network operation.
• Lead implementation of Platform Screen Doors and their integration with architectural context, PI, Wayfinding, signalling and control systems.
• Coordinate operational readiness and maintainability reviews with consultants, operators and maintainers.
• Ensure operational requirements are integrated into design, engineering and construction activities.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, trial running and handover activities, and support development of operational documentation and training plans.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance throughout project execution, coordinating with HSE Manager, Head of Engineering and Head of Construction.

Must haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Systems Engineering with minimum 12 years of experience.
• Strong demonstrable experience in railway signalling, telecommunications and platform screen door systems.
• Technical knowledge of railway signalling systems including CBTC/ETCS principles, interlocking, train detection and route control.
• In-depth understanding of signalling field equipment such as point machines, track circuits, axle counters and signals, including typical failure modes.
• Strong understanding of RAMS methodologies and systems assurance principles.
• Experience coordinating with operators, contractors, consultants and government authorities with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Nice to haves

• Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution.
• Professional certifications such as IRSE License, CEng or equivalent, or additional certifications in railway signalling systems, telecom or CENELEC standards (EN 50126, 50128, 50129).
• Experience in projects delivered on operating railway lines.
• Experience working in KSA or wider Middle East region.

What the company offers

• Tax-free salary with transportation and housing allowances.
• Life insurance, medical insurance and company gratuity scheme.
• Annual leave balance and discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

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