Summary
Parsons is hiring a Senior Signaling Systems Engineer in Riyadh to oversee the delivery of metro signaling systems. The role includes supervising contractors, reviewing designs and technical submissions, and monitoring installation, testing, commissioning, and interfaces with other railway systems. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience on large-scale metro projects. IRSE certification or equivalent and previous GCC project experience are desirable.
The posting
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Signaling Engineer (Systems) to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work closely with the Design-Build (DB) Contractor’s CBTC signaling team to ensure successful delivery of the signaling solution in accordance with contract requirements, performance targets, and project schedules.
- Manage and monitor the activities of signaling contractors and subcontractors, providing technical oversight and support in resolving critical installation and commissioning issues.
- Ensure that signaling systems and all associated interfaces are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical submissions related to CBTC signaling systems and fallback signaling systems.
- Review subcontractor proposals and assess scope, technical capability, resource availability, relevant experience, workforce competency, and equipment suitability.
- Review method statements, installation procedures, testing procedures, and commissioning plans submitted by contractors and subcontractors.
- Review signaling system documentation, including designs, implementation plans, equipment installation plans, testing plans, and commissioning plans.
- Monitor signaling system interfaces and integration activities with other railway systems and disciplines, including platform screen doors.
- Prepare technical reports related to signaling installation, testing, and commissioning activities, including issue analysis, findings, and recommendations.
- Monitor and report project progress against schedule, budget, specifications, and performance requirements.
- Support project teams in resolving technical, contractual, and operational challenges related to signaling systems.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in CBTC signaling system installation, testing, and commissioning on large-scale metro projects.
- Demonstrated experience in rail signaling design, installation, system testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance within metro or commuter rail environments.
- Experience in consultant supervision and contractor management roles, including contractual administration and technical correspondence.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary and multinational project teams.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Rail industry-recognized qualifications such as IRSE certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and Trackside Signaling systems.
- Previous GCC project experience.
- Experience on metro, railway, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
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