Railway Senior System Engineer

RINA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector is seeking a Railway System Engineer to design and optimize railway systems. The role involves ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations through system-level thinking and integration of various subsystems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Transport or Mechanical Engineering and experience with rolling stock, signaling systems, and project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with rolling stock and signaling systems.
• Familiarity with electrification and track infrastructure.
• Proficient in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize railway systems for safety and efficiency.
• Ensure interoperability between subsystems.
• Implement IoT and AI solutions for predictive maintenance.

Skills

Rolling Stock

Signaling Systems

Electrification

Track Infrastructure

Interface management

Project Management methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transport Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

ReliaSoft

FMECA

FTA

MATLAB

Simulink

CATIA

Job description

The Railway System Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems.

Key Accountabilities

1. System Design & Architecture
   - Define and manage railway system requirements, architecture, and interactions between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply).
   - Select appropriate technologies and configurations for new rail projects.
2. System Integration
   - Ensure interoperability between railway subsystems and interfaces.
   - Validate system compatibility across networks (e.g., ERTMS, CBTC, PTC).
3. Performance Optimization
   - Improve system efficiency, capacity, energy consumption, and reliability.
4. Verification & Validation
   - Ensure systems meet performance standards, laws, and project requirements.
   - Define and monitor V&V plans.
5. Lifecycle Management
   - Manage upgrades and modernization projects.
   - Support asset management and maintenance planning.
6. Digitalization & Smart Rail Technologies
   - Implement IoT, AI, Big Data solutions for predictive maintenance and automation.
   - Work with Digital Twin, Remote Monitoring, and Smart Signaling technologies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transport Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains)
• Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking)
• Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems)
• Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro)
• Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure
• Managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains)
• CENELEC Standards: EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129
• ETCS/ERTMS, IEC 62290, UIC, AAR, FRA Regulations
• Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, Enterprise Architect)
• Failure & Safety Analysis tools (ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA)
• Electrical & Mechanical Design (MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA)
• Project Management methodologies (V-Model, Agile, Waterfall)

Competencies

• Address the Way
• Build Network
• Client Intimacy
• Earn Trust
• Make Effective Decisions
• Manage Emotions
• Pioneer Change
• Promote Sustainable Development
• Think Forward

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