Track Engineer Railway

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dubai is looking for a qualified engineer to oversee slab track design projects. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience in railway or track design, with strong proficiency in tools like Midas Civil, STAAD Pro, and SAP2000. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with project standards, conducting load analyses, and managing design schedules. This full-time position is not remote.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of slab track systems including design principles, material properties, and construction techniques.
• 5 years of relevant experience in railway or track design projects.
• Strong familiarity with international standards such as EN AREMA UIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate slab track design to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of design drawings and specifications.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for technical challenges.

Skills

Slab track systems knowledge

Static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses

Client interface skills

Coordination and communication

Tools

Midas Civil

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate slab track design to ensure compliance with project specifications codes and standards.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of design drawings, calculations and specifications to maintain design quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to address technical challenges or project constraints.
• Plan and manage design schedules to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the design process to ensure smooth execution.
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients for all slab track design aspects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (Civil, Structural, Signaling and Electrical) to achieve integrated designs.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure design compliance during procurement and construction.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant railway and safety standards (EN AREMA UIC or project‑specific codes).
• Conduct static and dynamic load analyses to validate structural and operational performance.
• Propose design optimizations for cost efficiency, durability and maintainability.
• Supervise simulations, prototypes and field validation tests.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design reports, drawings and calculation records.
• Report design progress and technical issues to project managers and senior leadership.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and control measures during all design stages.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to enhance their technical proficiency.
• Organize technical training sessions on slab track design concepts, software tools and standards.
• Address technical queries or issues during the design and construction phases.
• Provide on-site technical support during installation or construction when required.

Qualifications

Profile / Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of slab track systems including design principles, material properties and construction techniques.
• 5 years of relevant experience in railway or track design projects.
• Strong familiarity with international standards such as EN AREMA UIC or equivalent railway design codes.
• Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as Midas Civil, STAAD Pro, SAP2000 or equivalent.
• Proven ability to perform static, dynamic and fatigue analyses for safety and durability assessments.
• Understanding of Track‑Structure Interaction (TSI) and integration with supporting structures.
• Awareness of slab track installation, maintenance and inspection practices.
• Excellent coordination, communication and client interface skills.

Additional Information

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time