Senior Rolling Stock Engineer - Rail

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock Engineer for Rail in Dubai. This role demands extensive experience in rolling stock design and rail operations, with the ability to lead integration and management across complex transportation programs.

You will define performance requirements and ensure compliance with international standards, contributing significantly to enhancing passenger experience in large-scale rail projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations.
• Strong experience in rolling stock definition, design, integration, and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and integration of rolling stock requirements.
• Develop technical specifications covering speed, capacity, and reliability.
• Coordinate interface management between rolling stock and infrastructure.

Skills

Rolling stock engineering

Rail infrastructure

Rail systems integration

Express railway systems

High-performance rail operations

Technical requirements definition

Testing and commissioning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Relevant engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Rolling Stock Engineer – Rail

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Engineering

Experience: Minimum 15 years of AECO or relevant industry experience, including 10 years in rail projects or rail operations.

Job Type: Full‑time

Overview

Senior Rolling Stock Engineer – Rail in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced rail engineering professional who can define, specify, integrate, and oversee rolling stock requirements for major rail infrastructure projects. This role is suited for a senior engineer with strong expertise in rolling stock design, rail systems integration, express railway operations, airport interface coordination, testing and commissioning, and delivery support across complex transportation programs.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai

Salary: 25,000–38,000 (estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; confirm the final offer with the employer). Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Senior Rolling Stock Engineer – Rail will support Parsons in delivering advanced rail infrastructure projects by leading rolling stock requirements from concept and feasibility through design, procurement support, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness. The position plays a key role in ensuring rolling stock performance, passenger experience, system compatibility, safety, reliability, and full integration with signalling, power, depot, platform, OCC, airport, and external operational interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, development, and integration of rolling stock requirements across feasibility, concept design, detailed design, tender support, and delivery stages.
• Develop technical specifications and performance requirements covering speed, capacity, reliability, passenger comfort, operational suitability, and express railway service needs.
• Ensure rolling stock integration with signalling systems, ATC, CBTC, power supply, platform interfaces, depot facilities, OCC systems, and relevant external systems.
• Define rolling stock configurations that support express railway operations, luggage storage, passenger and baggage flow, efficient boarding, alighting, and premium passenger experience.
• Support preparation of Design and Construct tender documentation, rolling stock specifications, performance criteria, and interface requirements.
• Coordinate interface management between rolling stock, infrastructure, systems, and operational stakeholders through Interface Control Documents and project interface procedures.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements definition, verification, validation, traceability, and technical compliance for rolling stock systems.
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, dynamic testing, trial operations, and readiness planning.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks related to rolling stock integration, operational interfaces, passenger requirements, and baggage planning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, stakeholders, operators, authorities, and delivery partners to align technical, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, international rolling stock standards, railway standards, and operational best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams and contribute to the successful delivery of large‑scale rail, mobility, and airport‑integrated infrastructure projects.

Ideal Profile

• Relevant engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC, or international markets.
• Strong experience in rolling stock definition, design, integration, and technical delivery for major rail or infrastructure programs.
• Proven background in express railway systems, high‑performance rail operations, passenger planning, and baggage‑related operational requirements.
• Strong understanding of rolling stock interfaces with signalling, power systems, platforms, depot facilities, control systems, and airport‑related systems.
• Experience managing technical and management scope for complex rolling stock packages within mega rail or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work closely with project managers, systems engineers, operators, authorities, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Certification or membership with a recognized professional engineering institute or association will be an advantage.
• Experience with airport‑integrated rail systems, terminal operations, and Baggage Handling Systems will be highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices for rolling stock design, safety, operations, and commissioning.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in complex, fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder project environments.

Skills Set

• Rolling stock engineering
• Rail infrastructure
• Rail systems integration
• Express railway systems
• High‑performance rail operations
• Rolling stock specifications
• Technical requirements definition
• Design and Construct tender support
• Interface management
• Interface Control Documents
• Systems engineering
• Requirements traceability
• Verification and validation
• FAT
• SAT
• SIT
• Dynamic testing
• Trial operations
• Testing and commissioning
• Operational readiness
• Passenger planning
• Baggage planning
• Airport rail integration
• Baggage Handling Systems
• Signalling systems
• ATC
• CBTC
• Power supply interface
• Platform interface
• Depot facilities
• OCC systems
• Asset interface coordination
• Risk management
• Technical leadership
• Stakeholder coordination
• International railway standards
• Safety compliance
• Project delivery support

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior engineering role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and rail infrastructure market, with involvement in large‑scale transportation programs across complex systems and operational interfaces. The position is ideal for a rolling stock professional who wants to contribute to major rail delivery, express mobility solutions, airport‑integrated transport systems, and passenger‑focused infrastructure projects while working with multidisciplinary experts in a global engineering environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, project management, consulting, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, defense, environmental, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector programs with innovative solutions that improve mobility, resilience, safety, sustainability, and long‑term infrastructure performance.