Rolling Stock Project Engineer - Projects/1 Year Contract

Keolis.MHI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis.MHI seeks a Rolling Stock Project Engineer to manage assessments, engineering solutions, interfaces and delivery with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, oversee contractor activities, and ensure timely execution of design, procurement, testing and handover across Dubai Metro assets.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• PM certification (PMP/Prince2) or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rolling stock projects from assessment to handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, procurement, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with KMHI standards, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fluent in English

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Project Management Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Maximo

MS Excel

Job description

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Dubaï, AE, 114190

Brand: KEOLIS

Contract Type: Permanent contract

The Rolling Stock Project Engineer is responsible for managing technical assessments, engineering solutions, project interfaces, implementation activities, and stakeholder coordination, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, maintenance, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Overall

• Rolling Stock (RSK) Project encompasses the assessment, repair, reinstatement, replacement, enhancement, modification, upgrade, and lifecycle management of Dubai Metro Rolling Stock assets and associated depot systems. The scope also includes recovery works arising from adverse weather events, fleet enhancement initiatives, asset renewal programmes, performance improvement projects, depot equipment upgrades, and other mechanical and rolling stock related projects as required.
• The RS Project Engineer should manage and coordinate all project deliveries (incl. the reinstatement) including the resource planning, contractor management, stakeholders, scope of work, budget, risk and opportunity, procurement, execution, verification & validation, hand-over to business owner.
• The Rolling Stock Project Engineer is accountable “in delivery and on time” for technical assessments, recovery strategy definition, supervision of dismantling and repair activities, coordination of technical departments and ensuring compliance with KMHI rules.

Financial

• Preparation of project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, project plans, and risk assessments for rolling stock and depot-related projects.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and expenditures within the assigned scope, and report deviations to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor quotations, variation requests, invoices, and deliverables for technical compliance and alignment with approved project budget.
• Maintain accurate and auditable project records, including correspondence, approvals, technical evaluations, quotations, and project decisions.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and project stakeholders to support timely invoicing, budget tracking, and financial reporting.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, third party, suppliers, and RTA representatives to support successful project delivery.
• Assist in gathering, documenting, tracking, and validating stakeholder requirements throughout project lifecycle
• Support project change management activities by maintaining records of changes, approvals, actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure project documentation, technical submissions, as-built drawings, asset data, and maintenance records are accurate, complete, and properly archived.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of project deliverables, ensuring compliance with project, operational, and client requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of CIMP, ACCA, PTW, and other project documentation as required.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, technical workshops, inspections, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Support project handover activities by ensuring all technical documents, training records, asset information, and outstanding actions are properly transferred to the asset owner.
• Ensure customer and operational requirements are clearly understood and incorporated into engineering solutions and project deliverables.
• Act as the technical focal point for assigned Rolling Stock and depot-related project activities and interfaces

Operational

• Coordinate and support the delivery of rolling stock, depot equipment, asset renewal, enhancement, modification, and reinstatement projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in defining project scope, technical requirements, schedules, risks, resource needs, procurement activities, testing, commissioning, and handover requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, scope of work documents, procurement recommendations, and technical evaluation reports for review and approval.
• Apply KM project management processes, engineering procedures, and technical standards, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress on a clear dedicated software, identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and propose mitigation measures to support successful project delivery.
• Coordinate and formalise with Programme Planning and Project Controls teams to maintain project schedules, trackers, milestones, and progress reports on a clear dedicated software.
• Track project activities and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress on a formalised reports for the Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Support the management of project records and workflows within Maximo or other approved project management systems.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, maintainers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of project activities and ethical company’s chart with appropriate traceability (mails/…).
• Support testing, verification, validation, commissioning, and asset acceptance activities to ensure compliance with technical and operational requirements.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with KM maintenance standards, OEM recommendations, applicable regulations, and safety procedures.
• Participate in inspections, site supervision, technical reviews, and project handover activities to ensure quality and compliance of project deliverables

Capability / People

• Lead and coordinate Rolling Stock projects, enhancement, refurbishment, reinstatement works with RSK department with due care.
• Promote teamwork, best practice and effective knowledge sharing whilst appreciating each team member's contributions.
• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs to enhance team capabilities and performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

Education

• Degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or equivalent
• Project Management Certification
• Degree
• PMP or Prince2

Experience

• 5+ years railway experience with min of 3 years in supervisory role
• Experience in contractor management
• Experience of O&M Metro
• Experience in Rolling Stock Management
• Public transportation is preferred.
• Strong experience in RSK spare parts management.
• Experience of Dubai metro or Tram is preferred.
• Regional and UAE experience is preferred

Skills / Training

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to listen, communicate effectively, assess priorities and make decisions.
• Goal oriented, KPI focus.
• Excellent project management & leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• All mandatory

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