Summary
Parsons is seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer for a rail project in Riyadh. The role supports technical delivery through design reviews, interface specifications, contractor compliance checks, and integration with systems including signalling, platform screen doors, communications, and power supply. The engineer will assess RAMS performance, investigate faults, and conduct site inspections. Applicants need a relevant engineering qualification, at least 12 years of mechanical engineering experience, rolling stock design experience, railway standards knowledge, and excellent English.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Rolling Stock Engineer to join our team. The Rolling Stock Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the technical integrity of the rolling stock, providing technical guidance on rolling stock design, development, and safety. The project includes at-grade, elevated, and underground tunnel rail sections, with passenger rolling stock operating under automatic operation. Reporting to the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer, the Rolling Stock Engineer will perform design reviews, facilitate the resolution of any construction or design issues, ensure contractual compliance, and ensure smooth integration with other systems such as signalling, platform screen doors, communications, and civil infrastructure. The chosen candidate will be an expert in the delivery of rolling stock and the acceptance of its assets.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer in project delivery by providing expert technical advice and support with regards to rolling stock to the wider project team
Defining and developing interface specifications to support the supplier design
Liaising with the project controls team to determine schedules and monitor design progress
Establishing and maintaining adherence to project deliverables with respect to safety, quality, cost and schedule
Analysing the rolling stock related RAMS performance against the client’s design specifications
Analysing the rolling stock related operation and maintenance.
Reviewing and approving the Design Build contractor’s rolling stock system and sub-system designs to ensure compliance with the client’s requirements
Reviewing and monitoring the rolling stock design specifications and standards for all subsystems such as HVAC, door control, propulsion and control, auxiliary power, wiring, automatic train control (ATS), carbody, brakes, couplers ,gangway and bogies
Overseeing the assessment of differing train configurations, passenger capacity, interface problems and performance quantifications
Coordinating and monitoring the rolling stock related interfaces and integration with other disciplines such as platform screen doors, signaling, telecoms and power supply
Conducting technical investigations or fault analyses
Conducting site visit and inspections to verify and monitor rolling stock works quality and progress
Ensuring all reporting requirements, are met and maintain accurate records concerning rolling stock related data
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree, diploma or professional qualification
Minimum 12 years mechanical engineering work experience
Experience of working on large, complex and multidisciplinary projects
Current or recent broad knowledge of the rail industry
Significant technical experience relevant to the design delivery of the mechanical aspects of rolling stock
Demonstrable experience in the design of rolling stock
Strong understanding of railway approvals, practices and standards including EN 50126, EN 50129, IEC 61133, IEC1287 and NFPA 130
Strong understanding of railway approvals, practices and standards including UIC- 615, UIC-515, IEC 61133 and NFPA 130, EN12663,EN15827
Railway interiors and paneling experience
Working experience with Bombardier’s/Siemens rolling stock
Chartered Engineer status
Knowledge of rail communication concepts and principles
Knowledge of overhead traction power reticulation systems
Strong client-facing skills
Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
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