Lead Telecom Design

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in the UAE seeks a senior Telecom/Rail Systems Design Manager to lead engineering and design activities for large railway infrastructure projects. You will organise cross-disciplinary teams across telecom, signaling, power, and MEP to deliver integrated solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in railway telecommunications, RAMS, interoperability across subsystems, and a proven track record in UAE/GCC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems).
• Master’s degree preferred for senior roles.
• 15–18 years of railway telecom experience in design/engineering management for large infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior telecom engineering or design management role; UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rail systems and RAMS standards.

Responsibilities

• Organise and staff design and engineering functions with the Project Manager.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across telecom, signaling, and other rail systems.
• Establish design quality assurance plans and ensure contractual compliance.
• Oversee integration of telecom subsystems with civil, MEP and rail systems.
• Coordinate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements within railway projects.
• Monitor schedule and cost implications through engineering outputs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to System Design engineers and designers.
• Interface with clients, regulators, suppliers, and auditors.

Skills

Multidisciplinary design

Rail/transit integration

RAMS coordination

Fiber optic transmission

IP/MPLS networks

Radio communications

Data centers

Network management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Professional membership in international railway bodies

Job description

Key Roles amp Responsibility

1. Engineering Management amp Leadership Organize and staff design and engineering functions in coordination with the Project Manager Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across all system and subsystem domains mainly in Telecommunication PSD and Other railway Systems Allocate responsibilities to discipline leads and ensure effective coordination Establish engineering organization roles responsibilities and resource allocation Provide technical leadership and mentoring to System Design engineers and designers Manage engineering consultants subcontractors and suppliers from telecommunications and other rail systems

2. Design Planning amp Quality Assurance Establish and implement the Design Quality Assurance Plan in coordination with QA QC Manager and discipline leads Ensure all designs comply with Contractual requirements applicable standards and codes and Dubai regulatory requirements Monitor design quality and consistency across all deliverables

3. Design Development amp Review Oversee development of system and subsystem designs Review and approve Design documents technical specifications Drawings and calculations Ensure all deliverables meet required quality before submission to the Project Manager and Client Ensure quality of design submission and reduction in design-related change orders and rework facilitate approval of design documents with The Engineer and client Manage the design development of all Rail Systems mainly telecommunications subsystems including Fiber Optic Transmission Network IP MPLS Data Network Public Address System PAS Passenger Information Display System PIDS CCTV System Telephone System Radio Communication System TETRA LTE FRMCS Master Clock System Access Control System Data Center amp Server Infrastructure Network Management System Telecommunications Power Supplies Ensure interoperability between telecom subsystems and other railway systems Define and manage end-to-end telecom architecture Develop network topology redundancy concepts resilience strategies and disaster recovery provisions Support network capacity planning and future scalability Define and manage onboard telecommunication equipment

4. Integration amp System Engineering Manage overall system design including Subsystem integration Interface coordination Rolling stock vehicle integration RAMS Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety considerations Ensure seamless integration between civil MEP and rail systems Manage all telecom related interfaces along with other railway system with Signalling Systems CBTC ATP ATO SCADA Systems PSD Systems Rolling Stock Systems OCC BCC Systems Civil and Architectural Works MEP Systems Depot Systems

5. Cybersecurity amp System Protection Ensure telecom systems comply with railway cybersecurity requirements Review cybersecurity architecture and risk assessments Support implementation of IEC 62443 requirements ISO 27001 principles Network segmentation Access control mechanisms Security monitoring and incident response Coordinate with Cybersecurity and System Assurance teams

6. Schedule amp Cost Control Ensure delivery of engineering outputs in accordance with project schedule Manage engineering resources to optimize cost and efficiency Ensure designs support efficient procurement fabrication and construction

7. Procurement Support Support procurement activities through technical evaluations of vendor quotations and review of technical submittments Ensure selected vendors comply with design and technical requirement

8. Testing Commissioning amp Operations Support Manage development of System acceptance testing plans commissioning procedures and Training programs Oversee commissioning activities and preparation of test reports Supervise training of operations and maintenance personnel

9. Documentation amp Deliverables Ensure preparation of Operation amp Maintenance O amp M manuals As-built drawings and maintenance equipment and spare parts lists Ensure all deliverables are submitted in the correct format and on time

10. Stakeholder Coordination Interface with Project Manager QA QC RAMS teams contractors suppliers Client and regulatory authorities Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle Active contribution during Internal External and Regulatory audits

11. Reporting amp Project Support Provide regular progress updates on engineering activities Support the Project Manager in decision-making and issue resolution Ensure alignment of engineering outputs with overall project objectives

Key Deliverables

1. Design Quality Assurance Plan
2. Approved design drawings and technical documents
3. System integration and interface documentation
4. Testing and commissioning plans
5. Operation amp Maintenance Manuals
6. As-built drawings and final engineering dossier

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor s degree in engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems) Master s degree, professional Membership of International Railway bodies preferred Minimum 15 18 years of Railway Telecommunication system experience in design/engineering management for large infrastructure or rail/metro/APM/Tram projects Minimum 5 years in a senior telecom engineering or design management role. Experience in UAE/GCC projects is highly preferred Technical Skills Strong knowledge of Multidisciplinary engineering design, Rail/transit systems integration, technical bid evaluation Strong experience in Fiber Optic Transmission Systems, IP/MPLS Networks, Radio Communications (TETRA, LTE, FRMCS), CCTV Systems, Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS), Public Address Systems (PAS), Telephone Systems, Master Clock Systems, Access Control Systems, Data Centers and Server Infrastructure and Network Management Systems Experience with Design management tools, processes, Interface management and RAMS coordination Strong knowledge of Rail Systems (Signalling, Telecom, Power Supply, Rolling Stock), Depot systems, Civil and MEP Strong knowledge of international and regional standards such as EN standards (EN 50126/8/9 for RAMS), IEC, ISO, BS, ASCE codes, Dubai Municipality and RTA requirements Strong capability in identifying, managing, and resolving technical interfaces between subsystems