About the Role
Join a systems engineering team on-site, supervising installation, testing, and commissioning activities for one of the region's most complex and innovative Rail & Metro programs. This role requires a solid background in APM/Metro signaling with mandatory ATS or SCADA experience, ideally with exposure to industry leaders. The position involves coordinating signaling interfaces with the wider railway system on site.
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Job Purpose
Provide on-site supervision and technical engineering support for CBTC Signaling & Telecommunications systems on the Jeddah Airport APM Project (Saudi Arabia). Ensure that on-site installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities comply with contract specifications and the approved design.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and inspect on-site CBTC Signaling & Telecoms installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Validate on-site signaling & Telecoms activities against the approved design.
- Ensure performance compliance with contract specifications and the approved design.
- Monitor inspection requests and maintain inspection logs.
- Follow up on NCRs and snagging/punch lists through to closure.
- Prepare proper documentation and reporting of all activities throughout the project lifetime.
- Provide support to other disciplines as part of the Testing & Commissioning (T&C) team.
- Coordinate CBTC Signaling & Telecoms interfaces with Rolling Stock, PSD, SCADA, OCC, and other railway systems on site.
Expected Performance Outcomes
- Ensure CBTC Signaling & Telecoms site works are delivered in compliance with the approved design, contract specifications, and applicable standards.
- Maintain accurate inspection logs, NCR/snagging records, and site documentation.
- Support timely resolution of site-level technical and interface issues.
- Ensure safe and quality-compliant execution of installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Provide effective on-site technical supervision and coordination with the T&C team.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
- Relevant railway or signaling certifications are an advantage.
Technical Skills & Years of Experience
- 8-10 years of on-site experience in railway Signaling & Telecoms systems.
- Experience with CBTC signaling systems, including ATP, ATO, and ATS, is mandatory.
- Experience on Automated People Mover (APM) or driverless Metro projects is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of CBTC architecture, interlocking, zone controllers, and wayside equipment is mandatory.
- Previous participation in CBTC integration testing, dynamic testing, trial runs, top-level demonstration tests, and handover is required.
- Hands-on knowledge of CBTC interfaces with Rolling Stock, PSD, SCADA, Telecommunications, and OCC systems.
- Strong understanding of railway systems integration, GoA4/UTO operations, and applicable standards.
Language & Interpersonal Skills
- Good English communication skills; Arabic is preferred.
- Strong site coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to coordinate with contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams on-site.
- Strong on-site leadership and supervision skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- GCC experience is highly desired; Saudi residents are prioritized.
- Experience working with international CBTC signaling system integrators.
- Participation in trial run, demo test, and handover stages.
- Experience on large-scale CBTC-based APM or driverless Metro projects.
- Previous experience in regional Metro projects.
Why Join?
- Multinational working environment
- High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects
- End-to-end project ownership
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stable, long-term career with an innovative organization
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact
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