Senior Rolling Stock Engineer — Systems & Interfaces

SYSTRA Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Arabia is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock Engineer to support design delivery on large rail projects. You will provide expert mechanical and electrical guidance, review interfaces, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and schedule commitments.

The role requires broad rail knowledge, EN standards, and experience with rolling stock design. You will collaborate with the project team, conduct site inspections, and verify subsystem designs from Bid through handover.

Qualifications

• Requires mechanical/electrical engineering degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of mechanical engineering experience on large, multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Broad knowledge of the rail industry and rolling stock design.
• Strong understanding of railway approvals and standards (EN 50126, EN 50129, IEC 61133, NFPA 130).
• Experience with Bombardier/Siemens rolling stock is advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer in delivering rolling stock designs.
• Define and develop interface specifications to support supplier design.
• Monitor design progress with project controls and schedules.
• Ensure deliverables meet safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Analyse RAMS performance against design specifications.
• Review and approve rolling stock designs for conformity.
• Oversee subsystem designs (HVAC, doors, propulsion, power, wiring, ATC, carbody, brakes, bogies).
• Coordinate interfaces with platform screen doors, signaling, telecoms and power.
• Conduct site inspections to verify works quality and progress.
• Maintain accurate rolling stock data and reporting.

Skills

Rolling stock engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

RAMS analysis

Design review

Railway standards

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Railway design standards

Job description

SYSTRA Arabia is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock Engineer to support design delivery on large rail projects. You will provide expert mechanical and electrical guidance, review interfaces, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and schedule commitments.

The role requires broad rail knowledge, EN standards, and experience with rolling stock design. You will collaborate with the project team, conduct site inspections, and verify subsystem designs from Bid through handover.