Guideway Engineer (Rail Transit Systems)

Randstad - Corporate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)

Variable Bonus

Job summary

Randstad - Corporate seeks a highly skilled engineer to lead maintenance programs for elevated transit infrastructure in Singapore. You will be the primary technical authority for guideway structures and track-switch operations, acting as incident commander during urgent recoveries.

Responsibilities include SOP development, RCA leadership, and supervision of specialized contractors and maintenance vehicles, with a 12-hour rotating shift and AWS/Variable Bonus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of O&M experience within MRT, LRT, or equivalent rail systems.
• Hands-on experience with elevated guideways, geometric track alignment, automated track switch-machines, and third-rail power distribution.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods and local transport safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance for guideways and rails to ensure precise alignment and ride quality.
• Oversee mechanical calibration, electrical control sequencing, and operation of track switch-machines.
• Manage structural integrity and electrical continuity of traction power networks and expansion joints.
• Act as incident commander during urgent guideway failures, coordinating rapid track isolation and service recovery.
• Draft, review, and upgrade SOPs for trackside work and enforce strict safety protocols.
• Lead root cause analysis for guideway anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage high-value spares inventory, conduct field training, and supervise contractors and maintenance vehicles.

Skills

Guideway maintenance

Track geometry alignment

Track switch-machine operation

NDT methods

Safety compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

NDT equipment

Rail network instrumentation

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a prominent global multinational corporation (MNC) specializing in engineering, heavy machinery, and infrastructure solutions. They are a leading provider of advanced transit and transportation systems for major infrastructure developers and government agencies.

Role Overview

You will lead the maintenance programs for elevated transit infrastructure. You will be the primary technical authority ensuring the integrity of guideway structures and track switch-machines, acting as the incident commander during urgent technical recoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance for concrete guideway structures, running surfaces, and steel guiderails to ensure precise alignment and smooth transit ride quality.

• Oversee the mechanical calibration, electrical control sequencing, and operation of automated track switch-machines.

• Manage the structural integrity and electrical continuity of traction power rail networks and thermal expansion joints.

• Act as the technical incident commander during urgent guideway failures (e.g., switch-machine locking faults), orchestrating rapid track isolation and safe service recovery.

• Draft, review, and upgrade technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for trackside work and enforce strict trackside safety protocols.

• Lead detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for guideway anomalies to implement robust corrective actions.

• Manage high-value linear infrastructure spares inventory, conduct field training for technicians, and supervise specialized contractors and track maintenance vehicles.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) experience within MRT, LRT, or equivalent rail systems.

• Hands-on experience with elevated guideways, geometric track alignment, automated track switch-machines, and third-rail power distribution systems.

• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and local transport regulatory standards regarding trackside safety.

Other Details

• 2 year contract position, on a renewable basis

• Comprehensive benefits package including Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and Variable Bonus

• 12-hour rotating shift pattern