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Rail Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Plan, manage, and execute all Testing & Commissioning activities for railway systems to verify that systems meet design specifications and are safe and ready for operational service.

Your role

  • Act as interface with client representatives, contractors, system suppliers, and third-party inspectors for T&C matters.
  • Support the Project Testing & Commissioning Management Plan aligned with client requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations. Participate in readiness gates for progressive commissioning stages.
  • Conduct T&C activities across civil works, track and systems. Manage interface testing plans between subsystems.
  • Ensure integration test procedures validate end-to-end functionality and safety.
  • Develop and maintain the Integrated T&C Schedule and align T&C milestones with construction completion, energization, safety certification, and trial running. Monitor progress, report variances and escalate risks to program leadership.
  • Create Test Plans, Procedures, and Inspection & Test Records. Complete the test and evaluate the test results.
  • Ensure quality of T&C execution; ITPs, checklists, and NCR/CAR processes. Ensure corrective actions for failed tests are implemented and verified.
  • Ensure all T&C activities comply with Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Health & Safety, and Rail Safety Regulations.
  • Develop comprehensive Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Master Plans, test procedures, and schedules covering all rail sub-systems including signalling, telecoms, traction power, rolling stock, and civil/structural systems
  • Coordinate and manage T&C activities across multiple contractors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Conduct static and dynamic testing of railway sub-systems in accordance with approved test procedures and acceptance criteria
  • Manage and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), defects, and punch list items; ensure timely resolution and formal closure prior to system handover• Verify system performance against design specifications, interface requirements, and operational requirements
  • Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at manufacturer facilities and oversee Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for all installed systems
  • Manage the integrated system testing (IST) and trial running phases, ensuring safe and effective coordination between all systems
  • Ensure all T&C activities are performed in compliance with the project Safety Management System (SMS) and site safety rules
  • Prepare and maintain test records, commissioning logs, certificates, and handover documentation
  • Coordinate with the System Assurance team to ensure all test evidence supports safety case requirements and regulatory approvals
  • Support operational readiness reviews and provide technical input to operations and maintenance training programmes
  • Prepare lessons learned reports and contribute to continuous improvement of T&C processes.

Key Competencies

  • Experience with integrated system testing in metro, light rail, or heavy rail environments.
  • Knowledge of railway testing standards and commissioning methodologies.
  • Strong coordination and organisational skills for managing multi-discipline test programmes.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and document control systems.
Digital

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155734

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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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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