Communications Senior Engineer

KEOLIS limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Metro is seeking a Communication Senior Engineer to lead the technical authority for the Communications systems and interfaces. You will drive asset improvement programs, sponsor change management, and guide data-driven decisions across the E&M function.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with railway standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• System engineering experience in Communication Systems and related interfaces.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Ability to develop and interpret large data sets.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of safety management systems and QHSE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex engineering investigations, trend analysis, and system performance assessments.
• Drives maintenance strategies, RAMS, and data-driven asset management.
• Provides technical governance for communications modifications and upgrades.
• Mentors engineers and deputizes for the Engineering Manager when required.
• Represents Engineering in change management and project transitions.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Priority management

Safety & QHSE

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/EC Engineering

Statistics or Computer Science related

Job description

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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.
• 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

Required

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

Skills / Training

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

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