Civil Sr Manager

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior railway systems engineer to lead engineering delivery for rolling stock projects in the ME and Africa region. The role requires extensive leadership experience and a track record across railway, metro, or high-speed rail programs.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, set technical standards, and liaise with senior management to drive project goals, quality, and on-time delivery in a challenging, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Rail Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications in railway systems, project management, or engineering advantageous.
• Typically 12+ years of experience in rolling stock engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in railway, metro, light rail, or high-speed rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports, oversees and coordinates engineering production activities for an operating unit.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
• Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues.
• Demonstrates mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems, determining operational objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Dispute resolution

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Rail Engineering or Systems Engineering

Professional certifications in railway systems, project management, or engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Supports, oversees and coordinates engineering production activities for an operating unit.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
• Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues. At this level, the individual will have demonstrated understanding of project delivery requirements, creativity, foresight, working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high quality technical excellence.
• Demonstrates mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems, determining operational objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Rail Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in railway systems, project management, or engineering are advantageous.
• Typically 12+ years of experience in rolling stock engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in railway, metro, light rail, or high-speed rail projects.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10158506

Business Line: PCC

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site