Rolling Stock Lead for Express Rail Projects

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai seeks an experienced Rolling Stock Expert to define, specify, and oversee rolling stock requirements from concept to commissioning, ensuring full integration with rail systems and operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop specifications for speed, capacity, reliability, and passenger comfort, and coordinate interfaces with signalling, power, depots, and airport interfaces where applicable.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent.
• 15+ years in AECO industries.
• 10+ years in rail projects/operations in Dubai, GCC or internationally.
• Certification or membership in a recognized professional institute is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of rolling stock definition, design, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition, development, and integration of rolling stock requirements across all project stages.
• Develop technical specifications and performance requirements for rolling stock.
• Ensure full integration of rolling stock with rail systems including signalling, power, platform interface, depot facilities, and OCC systems.
• Define rolling stock configurations to support express railway requirements.
• Support preparation of Design and Construct tender documentation with rolling stock specs.
• Coordinate interface management between rolling stock and infrastructure systems.
• Support Systems Engineering activities including verification and traceability.
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies (FAT, SAT, SIT, rail trials).
• Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, operators, and authorities.

Skills

Rolling stock design

Systems integration

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent)

Certification or membership with a professional institute (advantage)

Job description

Parsons in Dubai seeks an experienced Rolling Stock Expert to define, specify, and oversee rolling stock requirements from concept to commissioning, ensuring full integration with rail systems and operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams to develop specifications for speed, capacity, reliability, and passenger comfort, and coordinate interfaces with signalling, power, depots, and airport interfaces where applicable.