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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Responsible for the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of train control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient rail operations.
Your role
- Support the review of client specifications.
- Support the generation of technical specifications, review of vendor RFPs, and vendor selection.
- Support project proposal generation.
- Support the technical oversight of vendor designs and submittals.
- Interface with other design groups (including Fixed Facilities, Trackwork, PS&D, Comms, etc.) and with external team members and stakeholders (architects, code consultants, AHJs, major suppliers, etc.).
- Interface with revenue vehicle suppliers for the integration of ATC/CBTC systems into the vehicle.
- Interface with vehicle suppliers on the application of, and technical requirements for, ATC/CBTC on a passenger carrying system.
- Interaction with Design Management and Technical Leads.
- Interaction with Construction Management and Delivery Leads.
- Interaction with O&M/M&R Management and Support Leads.
- Interaction with the final client on the implementation of ATO/CBTC system.
- Support of construction and installation activities in the field.
- Support for Test & Commissioning and setting to work of mass transit, urban rail and heavy freight signalling and control systems.
- Support for System Assurance/V&V teams in the delivery of mass transit and commuter/ urban rail signalling and control systems.
- Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle: concept, design, integration, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Oversee requirements, interface and configuration management, ensuring traceability and evidence-based compliance throughout the lifecycle.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies to improve system efficiency, performance, and competitiveness.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 15288, CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129, and other relevant standards and regulations.
- Manage system integration across subsystems (e.g., signaling, rolling stock, telecom, power) to ensure harmonious operation.
- Identify and mitigate system-level risks through structured risk management plans.
- Design, develop, and maintain Automatic Train Control (ATC), CBTC, SCADA, and interlocking systems.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and engineering drawings for control systems.
- Coordinate system integration activities between signalling, telecommunications, traction power, and rolling stock disciplines.
- Review and approve contractor submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.
- Monitor and troubleshoot control system operations; perform root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable railway standards and safety regulations.
- Support RAMS activities and contribute to system safety case development.
- Prepare workplans, progress reports, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Liaise with operations and maintenance teams to ensure smooth system handover and operational readiness.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contractors on control systems matters.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of CBTC, ATC, PLC, and SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, and relevant engineering software.
- Experience with systems integration in rail transit environments.
- Understanding of safety-critical software and hardware development lifecycles.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155727
Salary range
-
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering preferred (Electrical Engineering preferred).
- 15+ years' experience in engineering (10+ years' experience in rail and transit engineering in Middle East)
- Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) is generally required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
- Experience across a variety of light rail, metro, and commuter systems, with specific design experience and expertise in the ATC/CBTC domain.
- Knowledge of sub-system level technologies and components of signalling systems, including: power switch machines, track circuits, axle counters, wayside signals, and radio transponders.
- Knowledge of AREMA, AAR, APTA, CROR, and FRA regulations/standards.
- Able to lead, mentor and coach junior staff.
- Well developed MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, or BIM is an asset.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary technical environments.
- Excellent written, presentation and communication/briefing skills; able to present to audiences of peers.
- Excellent networking and client relationship management skills.
- Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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