Lead Signaling Engineer: CBTC & Rail Systems (Hybrid)

Sener; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sener in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Lead Signaling Engineer to drive the technical delivery of Rail & Metro Signaling systems, with a focus on verification, validation, design, system integration, installation, testing and commissioning.

The role requires 12–15 years of Rail Systems experience and mandatory expertise in Thales/Hitachi SelTrac signaling, with deep knowledge of CBTC, interlocking, ATP/ATO, and railway interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related field.
• 12–15 years of rail systems experience.
• Mandatory experience with Thales/Hitachi Signaling SelTrac.
• Strong knowledge of CBTC, ATP/ATO, interlocking and train control.

Responsibilities

• Lead signaling verification and validation activities, ensuring system designs and technical solutions comply with project requirements.
• Lead and review signaling system designs, architectures, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate signaling interfaces with Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Telecommunications, SCADA, Track, Platform Screen Doors, and other railway systems.
• Review contractor and system supplier signaling submissions, technical proposals, design documentation, and compliance evidence.
• Support and review signaling system installation activities.
• Lead and support signaling integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve complex signaling, interface, integration, and technical issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to signaling engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Signaling engineering

System integration

Leadership

Railway interfaces

Verification & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics / Railway Engineering

Tools

SelTrac (Thales/Hitachi)

Job description

Sener in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Lead Signaling Engineer to drive the technical delivery of Rail & Metro Signaling systems, with a focus on verification, validation, design, system integration, installation, testing and commissioning.

The role requires 12–15 years of Rail Systems experience and mandatory expertise in Thales/Hitachi SelTrac signaling, with deep knowledge of CBTC, interlocking, ATP/ATO, and railway interfaces.