Lead Rail Signalling Design for Metro, HSR & LRT

Surbana Jurong Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Signalling Design Expert to support major rail and transportation projects in UAE.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of modern rail networks. UAE/GCC project experience is preferred; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of railway signalling design experience for Metro/Mainline/HSR/LRT/APM.
• Strong knowledge of CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS and wayside signalling.
• Experience preparing signalling design documentation, interface specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with RAMS principles and international standards (CENELEC EN 50126/28/29, IEC, IEEE).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Prepare signalling design documentation, including signalling layouts, control tables, interface documentation, scheme plans, and technical specifications.
• Develop signalling system architecture and ensure compliance with operational, safety, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate signalling interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, PSD, and other multidisciplinary systems.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard identification workshops, safety assessments, testing and commissioning planning, and system integration activities.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions to ensure technical compliance and quality.
• Identify technical risks and recommend engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support client meetings, technical workshops, and design presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across project teams.

Skills

Railway signalling knowledge

CBTC / ETCS / Interlocking

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Communications Engineering

Tools

RAMS methods

CENELEC EN 50126/28/29

Job description

Surbana Jurong Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Signalling Design Expert to support major rail and transportation projects in UAE.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of modern rail networks. UAE/GCC project experience is preferred; strong communication skills are essential.