Rolling Stock Engineer

Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employment

Job summary

Transport Infrastructure Ireland seeks a Grade 3 Rolling Stock Engineer to lead technical support for maintenance, overhaul, and fleet procurement of Luas rolling stock. You will assist in technical specification development, safety compliance, and project delivery aligned with national policy.

You will collaborate with O&M contractors, contribute to depots and network expansion plans, and help ensure quality reporting and documentation across rolling stock initiatives.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to develop detailed technical specifications.
• Knowledge of EN, SI, ISO standards and national regulations.
• Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Good computer proficiency.
• Commitment to public safety and staff safety.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Rolling Stock Manager in stakeholder management for maintenance of existing and future fleets.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and business cases for asset management and lifecycle renewals.
• Contribute to Rolling Stock Strategy and line-extension planning, including procurement and delivery perspectives.
• Assist in introducing new light rail rolling stock and ensure CRR guidelines compliance.
• Develop depot strategy to support expansion to 2050 and future Luas network projects.
• Support safety management systems with CRR and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate across departments to meet fleet requirements in network upgrades.
• Draft detailed reports for the Rolling Stock manager and ensure documentation per internal policies.
• Assist in development of depot plant/equipment specifications for procurement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Fluency in English

Education

NFQ Level 8 Engineering qualification

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Rolling Stock function is responsible for leading the planning and delivery of TII Rolling Stock and maintenance facilities Investment Programme for the Light Rail Network in line with national investment and climate policies, as well as TII’s asset management policies and strategies and appropriate internationally recognised asset management standards.The function is also responsible for ensuring that the Luas Operations and Maintenance Contractor (the O&M Contractor) carries out its obligations as they relate to vehicle maintenance under the current contract, efficiently and effectively.

Currently TII maintains a fleet of 81 vehicles on the Red Line comprising 40 ‘401’ series vehicles and 41 ‘502’ series vehicles.TII is also currently procuring a replacement fleet for the Red Line finalising an overhaul programme on its fleet and planning a Mid-Life Refresh capital programme on its Green Line fleet.

The Grade 3 Rolling Stock Engineer’s role is to provide technical expertise, and assistance in the management and supervision of the O& M Contractor’s tram maintenance and overhaul activities and to assist with the management of various capital projects and initiatives as and when directed to so do. The successful candidate will also be required to assist in the management of the procurement, delivery, commissioning, maintenance and overhaul for the replacement Red Line fleet, the procurement of which is currently underway and any future fleet procurement initiatives as well as supporting various Luas network developments/line extensions and/or new LRV network projects. The role will also include providing support and advice in relation to proposed improvements to depot facilities related to the efficient maintenance of rolling stock.

Role and Responsibilities

• To support the Senior Rolling Stock Manager and his/her team in managing key stakeholders in relation to the maintenance of the existing and future rolling stock fleets.
• To assist in the preparation and development of technical specifications and business cases (to cover rolling stock asset management and life cycle renewals, climate adaptation and resilience and enhancement projects) in line with national guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the Rolling Stock function’s development of TII’s multi-annual Rolling Stock Strategy. This will include the charting of the necessary rolling stock requirements for all future line extensions and address these provisions from a procurement, delivery, commissioning, maintenance, performance-monitoring and end-of- life disposal perspective.
• To aid the function in the management of the introduction of new light rail rolling stock onto the network including playing an active role in the ensuring compliance with the CRR’sguidelines.
• To act as an assistant participant in the development of a light rail depot strategy to support an expanding network and the delivery of Luas 2050 and all future lines forming part of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042.
• To support TII’s safety section and the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in the development of safety management systems consistent with TII’s obligations as a Railway Organisation.
• To work closely with TII colleagues and departments to ensure all the requirements of the rolling stock fleet are addressed in all ongoing and future network enhancement projects, including the Red Cow Depot Expansion Project.
• To draft and prepare detailed reports for the review of the Rolling Stock manager as well as ensuring all relevant documentation is written in accordance with TII’s internal policies.
• To assist the Rolling Stock function with the development of depot plant and equipment specifications for procurement (Wash systems, Lifting systems, etc) for new and existing depots.
• To undertake such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as appropriate to the grade.

Education & Experience

• A 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in engineering or other relevant discipline
• Possess the technical skills and capabilities to develop detailed technical specifications thoroughly
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of the need for and the need to comply with technical and safety standards including but not limited to: Euronorms (ENs), Statutory Instruments (SIs), International Standards Organisation standards (ISOs) and national regulations;
• Have to ability to communicate, manage and interact with a range of multi-disciplinary stakeholders, including internal and external parties to ensure project management activities are delivered on time and on budget;
• Have good analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving;
• Possess good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Have superior report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting; and
• Have a good level of computer proficiency.
• A strong commitment to public safety, to the safety of our own staff, and to the safety of those working on our behalf.
• Fluency in the English language, both written and oral

The closing date for applications is Thursday 27th August at 12pm.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.