Senior Track Design Engineer

Systra; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Track Design Engineer to lead high-speed railway projects in Dubai. This role involves developing track alignment designs, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in rail infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Attractive career development opportunities and a commitment to diversity are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in rail infrastructure engineering with high-speed track design.
• Strong familiarity with international railway standards and design codes (AREMA, EN, UIC).
• Experience in the GCC or UAE railway projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of detailed track alignment and system designs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs to deliver integrated track solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and drawings.

Skills

Track alignment design

Technical assessments

Risk assessments

Mentoring junior engineers

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley Rail Track

OpenRail

Civil 3D

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

Senior Track Design Engineer

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead the development and review of detailed track alignment and system designs for high-speed railways, ensuring compliance with client requirements, international standards (e.g., AREMA, EN, UIC), and UAE regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs including civil works, geotechnics, structures, and MEP to deliver integrated and constructible high-speed track solutions.
• Perform technical assessments of alignment, track geometry, superstructure, substructure, and slab/ballastless track systems.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Participate in value engineering, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for track-related works.
• Liaise with client representatives, stakeholders, contractors, and authorities to ensure project objectives, approvals, and interfaces are met.
• Support procurement activities including preparation of technical requirements, evaluation of bids, and review of contractor/consultant submittals.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices in design and safety.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction as required.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Background

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in rail infrastructure engineering, with proven experience in high-speed track design.
• Strong familiarity with international railway standards and design codes (AREMA, EN, UIC, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of CAD and railway design software (Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Experience in the GCC or UAE railway projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Chartered status preferred.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Why SYSTRA?

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