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Senior Signaling Engineer (Systems) (Saudi Nationl)

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 07 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Signaling Engineer (Systems) in Saudi Arabia, where you will be at the forefront of technology and innovation in the rail signaling domain. This position offers the opportunity to lead the Design-Build Contractor’s CBTC signaling team, ensuring the successful delivery of critical signaling systems aligned with project requirements, schedule, and performance objectives.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide overall leadership and technical management of the Design-Build Contractor’s CBTC signaling team.
  • Lead and develop the rail signaling team while promoting a culture of safety, continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Coordinate with the client, regulatory authorities, Design-Build Contractor, and other stakeholders to manage signaling-related matters and project interfaces.
  • Participate in design review meetings and ensure compliance with signaling system specifications, requirements, and project objectives.
  • Conduct technical reviews of signaling systems, including Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), and Automatic Train Regulation (ATR).
  • Manage signaling interfaces and system integration activities with other railway disciplines and systems, including platform screen doors.
  • Monitor and review signaling system design, implementation, equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Support the resolution of technical, operational, and logistical issues related to signaling systems and interfaces.
  • Review design submissions and provide recommendations to address critical design and integration challenges.
  • Prepare technical reports, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations related to signaling design and project delivery.
  • Monitor and report progress against project schedules, budgets, specifications, and performance requirements.
  • Support the Programme Director in managing change, variations, risks, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Promote value engineering initiatives and identify potential claims, counterclaims, and specification deviations requiring management attention.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience on large-scale infrastructure or civil projects with significant systems interface and integration responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in rail signaling design, installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of commuter or metro rail systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and trackside signaling systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of metro signaling standards, procedures, and industry-recognized engineering software packages.
  • Experience in design consultancy environments and contractor management, including contractual administration and correspondence.
  • Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within multinational and multidisciplinary project environments.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Rail industry-recognized qualifications, such as IRSE Design Manager, Principles Designer, or Verifier (1.1.160) certification.
  • Knowledge of ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 systems, including wayside and trackside commissioning activities.
  • Previous GCC project experience.
  • Experience delivering signaling solutions for metro, railway, or major transportation projects.

Benefits and Opportunities:
We are committed to our employees' well-being and provide countless growth opportunities. Join us as we nurture talent and drive innovation across the rail signaling sector. We value diversity and are proud to offer equal employment opportunities, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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