Railway Testing & Commissioning Engineer

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing & Commissioning Engineer role for Freight Facilities within a transformative rail infrastructure project. The position supports formation preparation, track installation, freight yard development and systems integration to ensure seamless operations and world-class standards.

Candidates should have prior experience on similar rail freight facilities or major infrastructure projects, with minimum 5 years of site supervision experience. Middle East experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and commissioning of civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with rail or major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Middle East experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise testing and commissioning activities for civil and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures and authority requirements.
• Prepare and review testing and commissioning plans, procedures, checklists and method statements.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, subcontractors and authorities during testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor testing activities for utilities networks including water supply, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation and associated civil infrastructure.
• Witness and verify hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, leakage testing, gravity line testing, compaction testing and other required tests.
• Ensure materials, equipment and installations are tested and commissioned as per approved standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Review shop drawings, IFC drawings, specifications and technical submittals before commencement of testing activities.
• Verify readiness of systems and completion of pre-commissioning requirements before final commissioning.
• Coordinate interface activities between civil, mechanical, electrical and utility systems during commissioning stages.
• Ensure testing equipment and instruments are calibrated and valid prior to testing activities.
• Prepare and maintain testing records, commissioning reports, inspection reports and handover documentation.
• Identify defects, non-conformities and incomplete works during testing and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Raise NCRs and site observations for non-compliant works where required.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure testing activities are completed within project schedules.
• Coordinate with utility authorities for inspections, approvals and final connections.
• Attend testing, commissioning and technical coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements during all testing activities.
• Support project handover processes by ensuring all testing and commissioning documentation is complete and approved.
• Verify as-built drawings and O&M manuals before project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of authorities.
• Assist the Resident Engineer and Project Management team in resolving technical and commissioning-related issues.
• Monitor final snagging and ensure closure of all testing and commissioning comments before project handover.

Skills

Testing & commissioning

Site supervision

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Testing & Commissioning Engineer role for Freight Facilities within a transformative rail infrastructure project. The position supports formation preparation, track installation, freight yard development and systems integration to ensure seamless operations and world-class standards.

Candidates should have prior experience on similar rail freight facilities or major infrastructure projects, with minimum 5 years of site supervision experience. Middle East experience is advantageous.