Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer - Rail & Metro - UAE

Sener; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development and growth

Job summary

Sener in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer to drive testing, integration, and readiness across complex Rail & Metro systems in a hybrid work environment. You will coordinate interfaces among signaling, rolling stock, traction power, telecoms, SCADA, and MEP, while leading cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 15+ years of rail experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline (as per job listing).
• 15+ years of overall experience in rail/metro projects.
• Rail experience is mandatory for this role.
• Extensive Testing & Commissioning experience on complex Rail & Metro systems.
• Strong experience in interface management and systems integration.
• Experience coordinating Testing & Commissioning across multiple railway systems.
• Experience with verification, validation, test procedures, test results, and technical acceptance.
• Strong understanding of railway systems integration and technical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface and integration activities across Rail & Metro systems during Testing & Commissioning.
• Develop, review, and coordinate Testing & Commissioning strategies, procedures, plans, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate system interfaces between Signaling, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Telecommunications, SCADA, MEP, and other railway systems.
• Lead technical coordination between clients, contractors, system suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review test procedures, test results, technical records, and system integration evidence.
• Identify, manage, and resolve integration issues, test failures, interface conflicts, and technical risks.
• Coordinate verification and validation activities to demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout system integration, Testing & Commissioning, and readiness activities.

Skills

Rail & Metro experience

Interface management

Systems integration

Testing & Commissioning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

United Arab Emirates | Hybrid

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

United Arab Emirates | HybridJoin Sener and Shape the Future of Rail InfrastructureAt Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative Rail & Metro projects. We are looking for a Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer to join our UAE team, leading Testing & Commissioning activities with a strong focus on system interfaces and integration. The role will coordinate technical activities across railway systems, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support successful integrated system delivery.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead interface and integration activities across Rail & Metro systems during Testing & Commissioning
• Develop, review, and coordinate Testing & Commissioning strategies, procedures, plans, and technical documentation
• Coordinate system interfaces between Signaling, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Telecommunications, SCADA, MEP, and other railway systems
• Lead technical coordination between clients, contractors, system suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Review test procedures, test results, technical records, and system integration evidence
• Identify, manage, and resolve integration issues, test failures, interface conflicts, and technical risks
• Coordinate verification and validation activities to demonstrate compliance with project requirements
• Provide technical leadership throughout system integration, Testing & Commissioning, and readiness activities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of overall experience
• Rail experience is mandatory
• Extensive Testing & Commissioning experience on complex Rail & Metro systems
• Strong experience in interface management and systems integration
• Experience coordinating Testing & Commissioning across multiple railway systems
• Experience with verification, validation, test procedures, test results, and technical acceptance
• Strong understanding of railway systems integration and technical interfaces

Preferred Qualifications:

• UAE Rail & Metro experience
• Experience working with major railway system integrators
• Experience on complex automated railway systems
• Experience managing multidisciplinary Testing & Commissioning teams
• UAE residency is preferred

Why Join Sener?

• Multinational working environment
• High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro 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

BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER — JOIN SENER

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