Communications Senior Engineer

Keolishyderabad; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Metro seeks a Communication Senior Engineer to act as the technical authority for its communication assets. You will guide asset improvement programs, lead investigations, sponsor change management, and ensure compliance with railway standards.

The role interfaces with Maintenance, IT, PMO, and Projects to enable lifecycle excellence. You will develop data-driven strategies, create dashboards, and drive continuous improvement within the E&M function while mentoring a team of engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/ECE, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• System engineering for Communication Systems and interfaces; RAMS/FRB/Change Management experience.
• Ability to develop and interpret large data sets and present to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and leading cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and trend analyses of communication assets.
• Drive maintenance development, asset plans, and lifecycle strategies (RAMS/FRB).
• Sponsor change management activities and system upgrades in line with standards.
• Develop data models, dashboards, and predictive analytics for asset performance.
• Provide technical governance across communications systems and interfaces.
• Mentor engineers and deputize for Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Data analysis

Senior stakeholder communication

Independent prioritization

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master Electronic/EC Engineering or related

Job description

The Communication Senior Engineer is the lead technical authority responsible for ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and lifecycle integrity of Dubai Metro's operational assets. The role provides expert engineering guidance, drives complex asset improvement programs, leads technical investigations, and sponsors change management activities across Communication systems including interfacing assets. The Communication Senior Engineer acts as the technical champion for their designated system, ensuring engineering excellence, robust data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement across the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) function.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

• Develops and drives engineering strategies aligned with long-term organizational objectives and international rail engineering standards.
• Assesses and recommends asset improvement programs aligned with RAMS, FRACAS, FRB, and ISO 55001/55000 principles.
• Supports reliability-based and lifecycle-focused initiatives to enhance asset performance and availability.
• Supports strategic investment planning through expert technical input and business case development.
• Lead Technical Investigation related to the Communication system assets and other interfaces (Power supply, ATC and other systems)
• Supports the maintenance team in implementing the asset improvement programs/EMAT
• Provide technical governance and assurance for Communication modifications, refurbishment projects, and system upgrades in compliance with railway standards and safety requirements
• Drive obsolescence management strategies for Communication systems and components, ensuring long-term asset sustainability and cost-effective lifecycle management.
• Support the development and optimization of maintenance strategies through Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and data-driven asset management techniques.

Financial

• Does not directly manage budgets but significantly influences financial outcomes through optimized maintenance regimes and lifecycle planning.
• Contributes engineering justification for system upgrades, technology adoption, and data/reporting enhancements.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Acts as senior technical interface with Maintenance teams, Senior Section Managers, Operations, IT, PMO, and Engineering Projects.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration to ensure engineering outputs support PM/CM execution.
• Represents Engineering in FRB, Change Management, ACCA, and project transition activities.

Operational

• Leads complex engineering investigations, trend analysis, and system performance assessments.
• Drives continuous improvement aligned with FRACAS and ensures timely closure of Engineering Technical Investigations.
• Develops and updates engineering documentation, procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Sponsors and manages change processes for asset modifications and new technologies.
• Leads development of advanced data models, dashboards, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Ensures compliance with RAM, RAMS, ISO 55000 series and internal engineering governance.
• Supports contractual KPI reporting with accuracy and consistency.

Capability / People

• Provides technical leadership and mentoring to Communication Engineers and junior engineers.
• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and the ability to deputize for the Communication Engineering Manager when required, ensuring continuity of engineering governance, decision-making, and operational support
• Encourages best practices in engineering assurance, data analysis, and system understanding.
• Acts as designated competent person for their system Communication system and other related interfaces.
• Leads cross-functional engineering initiatives and complex projects with organization-wide impact.

Dimensions

• Operates within the Engineering Department and reports to the Engineering Manager.
• Influences engineering decisions across multiple technical disciplines.
• Leads system-level engineering activities, FRB participation, change management sponsorship, and project transitions.
• Provides expert recommendations but does not hold capital approval authority.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Experience

• System engineering role in Communication Systems and related interfaces
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Proven experience in maintenance development, asset plans, RAMS, FRB, Change Management

Skills / Training

• Ability to develop and interpret large data sets
• Strong presentation skills for senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of safety management systems and QHSE compliance Capable of applying international