Signalling Design Expert – Rail Projects

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Design Expert to join our team and support major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves leading the design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of modern rail networks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of signalling systems for Metro, Mainline Railway, High‑Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Prepare comprehensive signalling design documentation, including layouts, control tables, interface documents, scheme plans and technical specifications.
• Develop signalling system architecture and verify compliance with operational, safety and performance requirements.
• Coordinate signalling interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, platform screen doors and other multidisciplinary systems.
• Ensure adherence to international railway standards, client specifications and applicable regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard identification workshops, safety assessments, testing and commissioning planning, and system integration activities.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions for technical compliance and quality, identify risks and propose engineering solutions.
• Support client meetings, technical workshops and design presentations, and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Communications, Control Systems, Computer, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of railway signalling design experience on Metro, Mainline, HSR, LRT or APM systems.
• Strong knowledge of signalling principles and proven ability to develop system architecture that meets safety and performance standards.

Required skills

• CBTC
• ETCS
• Interlocking
• ATP
• ATO
• ATS
• Wayside signalling systems