Senior Rolling Stock Engineer - Express Rail & Systems

RailBays; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Rolling Stock Expert to lead the definition, specification and integration of rolling stock for a major rail project. You will oversee from concept through design, procurement support, testing and commissioning, ensuring full compatibility with rail systems and operations.

The role requires 15+ years in AECO, 10+ years in rail, and strong knowledge of rolling stock design, express railway operations, and airport interfaces where relevant.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of AECO industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years of rail project/operations experience in Dubai, GCC or internationally.
• Professional certification or membership in a recognized institute is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of rolling stock definition, design and integration for large-scale rail projects.
• Experience managing complex rolling stock packages with delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of integration between rolling stock and signalling, power, platform and depot systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, development, and integration of rolling stock requirements across all project stages, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, D&C tender support, and delivery.
• Develop technical specifications and performance requirements for rolling stock, including speed, capacity, reliability, passenger comfort, and suitability for express railway operations.
• Ensure full integration of rolling stock with rail systems including signalling (ATC/CBTC), power supply, platform interface, depot facilities, OCC systems, and external interfaces.
• Define rolling stock configurations to support express railway requirements, including luggage storage and passenger/baggage planning.
• Support preparation of Design and Construct tender documentation with rolling stock specs, performance criteria, and interfaces.
• Coordinate interface management between rolling stock and infrastructure systems and ensure ICDs alignment.
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements definition, verification, validation, and traceability for rolling stock systems.
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies (FAT, SAT, SIT, dynamic testing, trials) to ensure readiness.
• Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks related to rolling stock and interfaces with passenger and baggage requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, operators, and authorities to meet regulatory and integration requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, safety standards, and international rolling stock standards.
• Provide technical leadership to Project Manager and teams for large-scale rail projects.

Skills

Engineering degree

15+ years AECO

10+ years rail

Professional certification

Rolling stock expertise

Rail systems integration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Parsons in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Rolling Stock Expert to lead the definition, specification and integration of rolling stock for a major rail project. You will oversee from concept through design, procurement support, testing and commissioning, ensuring full compatibility with rail systems and operations.

The role requires 15+ years in AECO, 10+ years in rail, and strong knowledge of rolling stock design, express railway operations, and airport interfaces where relevant.