Engineering Manager - Rail Systems

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a technical lead for a major rail project in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in rail projects, particularly in HSR or metro systems. Responsibilities include managing design interfaces and validating system documentation. This role offers a chance to collaborate with global experts on pioneering urban mobility solutions.

Benefits

Collaboration with global experts

Opportunity to work on iconic projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in major rail projects.
• Expertise in HSR or metro systems preferred.
• GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage interdisciplinary design and engineering interfaces.
• Review and validate system design documentation and deliverables.
• Oversee power supply, traction, and depot layout engineering.
• Support testing, commissioning, and integration readiness.

Skills

Systems assurance

Safety

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Our member companies, including SMEC, Robert Bird Group, and Atelier Ten, deliver multidisciplinary excellence across infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors.
• We shape cities and communities through intelligent design and sustainable engineering that enhance the quality of life.
• Our work is guided by the principles of ESG, digital delivery, and resilience, ensuring future-ready infrastructure solutions.

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About the Role

This position will lead technical delivery and design coordination across rail systems, power, track, depot, and rolling stock disciplines within the HSR PMEC programme, based in UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interdisciplinary design and engineering interfaces.
• Review and validate system design documentation and deliverables.
• Oversee power supply, traction, and depot layout engineering.
• Support testing, commissioning, and integration readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in major rail projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems assurance, safety, and reliability.
• HSR or metro systems preferred (preferably GCC experienced).

Why Join SJ

• Be part of a pioneering high-speed transport programme in the Middle East.
• Collaborate with global experts across SMEC, RBG, and Atelier Ten.
• Work on iconic projects that shape sustainable urban mobility.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!