Senior Railway Telecom & SCADA Systems Engineer

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer (System) (Saudi National) to perform design reviews for railway telecommunications systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. The role focuses on integration with other disciplines and coordination with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecom engineering, experience with SCADA interfaces for railway operations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma, or professional qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications engineering and design.
• Strong experience designing SCADA interfaces with railway operations.
• Extensive knowledge of telephony, transmission, FTN/GSM-R, copper and fiber cabling.
• Experience with IP-based networks supporting MPLS and VoIP technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external disciplines to ensure successful integration of telecommunications systems within the overall project design.
• Coordinate assigned activities with contractors, utility providers, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate field issues affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations resulting from telecommunications and utility relocation activities.
• Review and approve telecommunications network relocation plans submitted by Design-Build contractors.
• Review and approve telecommunications design deliverables, including specifications, reports, schedules, drawings, and technical schematics.
• Review and verify detailed equipment and material requisitions proposed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, progress meetings, and design review workshops.
• Support the resolution of technical issues related to operational telecommunications systems and interfaces.
• Monitor design progress and provide recommendations to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Telecom engineering

SCADA design

IP networks

MPLS/VoIP

GSM-R

Copper fiber

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Telecommunications or related

Job description

SYSTRA in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer (System) (Saudi National) to perform design reviews for railway telecommunications systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. The role focuses on integration with other disciplines and coordination with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecom engineering, experience with SCADA interfaces for railway operations, and strong communication skills.