Metro Track & 3rd Rail Engineer - Riyadh Extension

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Railway Track Design Engineer to contribute to the Riyadh Metro Line 2 Extension. You will design and review track layouts, slab track systems, and 750V DC third rail interfaces, coordinating with Civil, Traction Power, Signaling, and System teams.

Role requires a Civil/Railway engineering degree, knowledge of railway standards, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality will be essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience or understanding of metro/railway track design including slab track and 750V DC third rail.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Bentley OpenRail/OpenTrack, MicroStation, or similar railway design tools.
• Familiarity with EN, IEC, and project-specific railway standards.
• Expertise in track alignment layouts and track geometry design.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage railway systems interfaces and resolve technical issues.
• Proficiency in design review and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience in construction support and field engineering.
• A mindset focused on continuous learning and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing track alignment layouts, track geometry, and special trackwork designs.
• Designing and coordinating ballastless slab track for at-grade, elevated, and underground sections.
• Verifying track clearances, dynamic envelopes, and maintenance access requirements.
• Designing and reviewing 750V DC third rail systems, including conductor rail arrangements, expansion joints, and sectioning plans.
• Reviewing civil interfaces affecting track installation, tolerances, and alignment.
• Coordinating third rail support assemblies, insulators, protection boards, and fastening systems.
• Managing interfaces with Civil, Traction Power, Signaling, Rolling Stock, and Systems Integration teams.
• Participating in design review meetings with clients, consultants, and approval authorities.
• Providing technical support during construction, site inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Supporting the development of engineering deliverables, including drawings, technical reports, and risk assessments.

Skills

Track design

Stakeholder coordination

Design review

Railway standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Railway Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley OpenRail/OpenTrack

MicroStation

Job description

Alstom in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Railway Track Design Engineer to contribute to the Riyadh Metro Line 2 Extension. You will design and review track layouts, slab track systems, and 750V DC third rail interfaces, coordinating with Civil, Traction Power, Signaling, and System teams.

Role requires a Civil/Railway engineering degree, knowledge of railway standards, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality will be essential.