Engineer - Systems Assurance

AECOM; Fujairah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Engineer - Systems Assurance in Fujairah, UAE. The role involves ensuring reliability and compliance of critical systems through testing and quality assurance. You will develop and maintain assurance plans, coordinate with multiple teams, and manage civil interface requirements amidst a strong safety focus.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a retirement savings plan. Join us to contribute to significant civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in systems assurance, quality engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience working on freight facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure civil works for rail infrastructure comply with systems assurance principles.
• Implement and manage assurance processes in line with railway standards.
• Develop and maintain the Systems Assurance Plan covering design, construction, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Systems assurance

Quality engineering

Risk assessment

Civil engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site

Job Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Engineer - Systems Assurance to join our team in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of our critical systems through comprehensive testing, validation, and quality assurance processes. You will work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to identify risks, implement solutions, and maintain the highest standards of system integrity.

Ensure civil works for rail infrastructure comply with systems assurance principles, including safety, reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAMS) throughout the project lifecycle.

Implement and manage assurance processes in line with railway standards.

Develop and maintain the Systems Assurance Plan covering design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Ensure full requirements traceability from employer requirements through design, construction, and final handover.

Review civil design submissions to ensure compliance with safety-in-design and operational safety requirements for rail systems.

Coordinate closely with track, signaling, MEP, utilities, and systems teams to manage civil interface requirements.

Conduct and support hazard identification (HAZID), risk assessments, and safety analysis for civil railway assets (stations, viaducts, tunnels, trackworks).

Ensure implementation of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes for all civil deliverables and construction activities.

Monitor compliance with railway authority standards.

Review Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and assurance deliverables for compliance with system safety requirements.

Participate in design and construction safety audits, assurance audits, and site surveillance activities.

Track and close out safety-related non-conformances, audit findings, and assurance observations.

Ensure proper management of design changes through configuration control and impact assessment on safety and performance.

Support integration of civil works with railway systems during testing, integration, and commissioning stages.

Verify that construction activities do not compromise operational safety, track geometry stability, or long-term durability.

Ensure implementation of risk mitigation measures identified during safety and assurance studies.

Support incident investigation and root cause analysis for civil-related safety or quality issues.

Maintain assurance registers including risk logs, compliance matrices, and traceability records.

Assist in preparation of safety cases, assurance evidence, and certification dossiers for handover to the client.

Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure assurance requirements are clearly understood and implemented on site.

Contribute to final system acceptance, operational readiness reviews, and handover of civil railway assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in systems assurance, quality engineering, or related technical field
• Experience working on freight facilities

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.