Systems Engineering Manager

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a lead rail systems engineer to shape and deliver complex railway projects from Riyadh. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive requirements and RAMS activities, and coordinate with engineering, safety, and project stakeholders on challenging railway solutions.

The role demands extensive experience with signaling, telecom, SCADA, AFC, PSD, and adherence to global rail standards. Join a world-class team delivering infrastructure that transforms communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 18+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in rail.
• Expertise in railway systems and EN50126/28/29 standards with major rail projects

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical group and manage engineers/technicians.
• Plan and execute engineering tasks with multi-disciplinary scope.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide independent technical judgment and guidance

Skills

Rail Systems Leadership

Signalling & SCADA

RAMS & Systems Assurance

Requirements Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Primary Location: KSA - Riyadh, SA - The Business Gate

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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

• Perform various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Generally requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience.
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Minimum 18 years of progressive systems engineering experience within the rail industry
• Demonstrated expertise in railway systems including Signalling, Telecom, SCADA, AFC, PSD, and integrated rail system architectures
• Proven proficiency in Requirements Management, Interface Management, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety), and Systems Assurance methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129 standards with substantial involvement in major rail infrastructure 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.

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