About the Role
We are recruiting for a Point Machine Installation & T&C Engineer to join our team in the UAE. This position offers an excellent career opportunity within a truly international team, and you will play a vital role in one of the company's largest projects, which includes the signaling, telecom, and power supply systems for the 303 km Abu Dhabi-Sohar railway—the first cross-country railway network in the Middle East, connecting the UAE and Oman.
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What Are My Responsibilities?
- Install, adjust, align, and maintain railway point machines, including the company ELS 710 and S700K systems, in accordance with approved installation procedures and project requirements.
- Install, adjust, and test ELP 319 point detectors and point lock systems, ensuring correct mechanical and electrical functionality.
- Perform wiring inspections, continuity checks, insulation checks, and functional testing of point machine and detection circuits.
- Carry out point machine setup and throw adjustment activities, including verification of correct locking, detection, and end-position conditions.
- Execute Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities in accordance with approved project procedures, test specifications, and railway safety requirements.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical inspections to verify correct installation, alignment, wiring, and operational performance of turnout equipment.
- Troubleshoot point machine, detection, locking, and associated signalling interface faults and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Verify interfaces between point machines, point detectors, and railway signalling/interlocking systems during testing and commissioning activities.
- Supervise and coordinate minor civil works related to point machine installation, including precast foundation preparation and installation, ensuring correct positioning and alignment.
- Prepare and maintain installation, testing, inspection, and commissioning documentation in accordance with project quality requirements.
- Prepare detailed test reports, inspection records, punch-list documentation, and commissioning records to support system handover.
- Coordinate with engineering, installation, testing, signalling, civil, and other project teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.
- Ensure all installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with applicable railway safety, quality, technical, and operational requirements.
What Do I Need to Qualify for This Job?
- Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in railway signalling installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Proven practical experience with the company ELS 710 or S700K point machines.
- Hands-on experience with ELP 319 point detectors and point locking systems.
- Practical knowledge of point machine installation, mechanical alignment, throw adjustment, locking, detection, wiring, and functional testing.
- Experience working on railway signalling projects, including metro, mainline, or high-speed rail environments.
- Good knowledge of railway turnout systems, signalling interfaces, interlocking systems, and railway testing and commissioning procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, technical specifications, and testing procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults effectively.
- Knowledge of railway safety, quality, and installation standards.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary site teams and contractors.
- Willingness to work on project sites and support installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities as required.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we aim to improve lives while also protecting the climate—all thanks to our employees. Working with us gives you the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We provide opportunities to make a significant impact that benefits society and human progress.
At the company, we are committed to building a better future and need innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow’s reality. Diversity at the company is our source of creativity and innovation. We value candidates who reflect the diversity that we enjoy in our company.
Job Details
- Job ID: 522446
- Posted since: 21-Sep-2026
- Organization: Mobility
- Field of work: Engineering
- Experience level: Experienced Professional
- Job type: Full-time
- Work mode: Office/Site only
- Employment type: Fixed Term
- Location: Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
