Signalling Design Expert (Rail)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an experienced Signalling Design Expert to support major rail and transportation projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will lead design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems to ensure safe, reliable operation on metro, mainline, HSR, LRT, and APM projects.

The role requires a strong background in CBTC, ETCS, interlocking, and legacy wayside signalling, with proven ability to prepare design documents, interface specs, and system architecture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Communications, Control Systems, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years railway signalling design experience on Metro/Mainline/HSR/LRT/APM systems.
• Strong knowledge of CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, and wayside signalling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline, HSR, LRT, and APM projects.
• Prepare signalling design documentation, layouts, control tables, interface specs, scheme plans, and technical specifications.
• Develop signalling system architecture and ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, PSD, and other systems.
• Review submissions for technical compliance and quality; identify risks and propose solutions.
• Support client meetings, technical workshops, and design presentations; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Railway signalling design

CBTC

ETCS

Interlocking

ATP/ATO/ATS

RAMS

Safety standards EN 50126/50128/50129

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Communications/Control/Computer/Electrical Engineering

Job description

About SJ Group

A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions Be part of shaping the future of sustainable mobility through innovative rail systems About SJ Group Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management. Our Transportation business continues to support major rail, metro, airport, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, helping deliver safe, sustainable, and future‑ready mobility solutions.

About the Role

We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced professionals for the position of Signalling Design Expert to support upcoming major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of modern rail networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Prepare signalling design documentation, including signalling layouts, control tables, interface documentation, scheme plans, and technical specifications.
• Develop signalling system architecture and ensure compliance with operational, safety, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate signalling interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, PSD, and other multidisciplinary systems.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard identification workshops, safety assessments, testing and commissioning planning, and system integration activities.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions to ensure technical compliance and quality.
• Identify technical risks and recommend engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support client meetings, technical workshops, and design presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of railway signalling design experience, including design delivery for Metro, Mainline Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), or Automated People Mover (APM) systems.
• Strong knowledge of railway signalling principles, including CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, and wayside signalling systems.
• Experience preparing signalling design documentation, interface specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with railway RAMS principles, functional safety, and international railway standards such as CENELEC (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129), IEC, IEEE, and other relevant industry standards.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within international engineering consultancy environments is highly desirable.
• UAE or GCC project experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, resilient, and future‑ready transportation systems across more than 40 countries. Work alongside industry‑leading professionals and contribute to landmark rail and infrastructure projects that are transforming mobility across the region.

Additional Information

All recruitment activities are managed exclusively by our internal Talent Acquisition Team.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.