Systems Engineering Manager

AECOM; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to lead a technical group and oversee multidisciplinary engineering tasks within rail projects. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate complex assignments, maintain liaison across units, and act independently on technical matters, drawing on extensive progressive experience.

As part of a global infrastructure leader, you will shape systems architecture for signaling, telecom, SCADA, AFC/PSD, and ensure RAMS compliance while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs management and leadership responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates technical assignments.
• Maintains liaison with units inside and outside the organization.
• Acts independently on technical matters pertaining to the field; extensive progressive experience required.
• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities within the unit.

Skills

Rail systems engineering

Requirements management

Interface management

RAMS

Signalling & telecom

SCADA & AFC/PSD

Systems architecture

EN50126/28/29

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

• Performs 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.