Lead Signaling Engineer - Rail & Metro -UAE

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

United Arab Emirates | Hybrid

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative Rail & Metro projects. We are looking for a Lead Signaling Engineer to join our UAE team, leading the technical delivery of Rail & Metro Signaling systems.

The role has a strong focus on verification, validation, design, system integration, installation, testing, and commissioning, with mandatory experience in Thales/Hitachi SelTrac solutions.

Key Job 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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline
• 12–15 years of relevant experience
• Mandatory Rail Systems experience
• Mandatory experience with Thales/Hitachi Signaling — SelTrac solutions
• Strong understanding of railway Signaling architectures, train control, interlocking, ATP/ATO/CBTC, and railway interfaces
• Experience with Signaling verification, validation, design review, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning
• Experience reviewing Signaling system architectures, specifications, drawings, technical submissions, and supplier documentation
• Strong understanding of applicable railway Signaling standards and safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with major railway system integrators
• Experience on large-scale Metro projects
• Experience with automated railway and CBTC systems
• Experience across design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning
• GCC railway project experience

Why Join Sener?

• Multinational working environment
• High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro, Airports, Water, Stadiums, & Roads projects
• End-to-end project ownership
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact

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If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.