Senior Communications Engineer (f/m/d)

Overview

Saudi Arabia

Senior Communications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and approval of communications system designs, technical submittals, and architecture documents, ensuring compliance with the D&B Contract and Employer Requirements.
• Oversee integration of communications systems with signalling/ATC, OCC/TCC, SCADA, rolling stock systems, PSDs, and station systems to ensure seamless operational connectivity.
• Provide technical leadership during testing & commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, subsystem testing, network validation, and operational readiness verification.
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability of communications systems in line with RAMS requirements and operational performance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, including alignment with ISO/IEC 27002, IEC 62443, and national cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in inspections, audits, NCR reviews, and quality assurance processes related to communications system installation, configuration, and performance.
• Assess technical risks, system vulnerabilities, and interface challenges, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies and corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with PMCM teams, D&B Contractor, system suppliers, O&M Entity, and Employer stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure full system readiness for operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in telecommunications systems for rail or metro projects, including radio systems, fibre/data networks, PA/PIS, CCTV, and operational telecom systems.
• Strong understanding of integration across communications, signalling, rolling stock, SCADA, traction power, OCC/TCC operations, and station systems.
• Proven ability to review and validate telecom designs, system architectures, cybersecurity requirements, test procedures, NCRs, and commissioning deliverables.
• Familiarity with RAMS principles, system availability requirements, and operational performance expectations for automated metro systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess system performance, identify risks, and develop effective mitigation solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills for working in a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑contract environment.
• High level of professionalism, technical rigor, and adaptability required for complex communications system delivery in a metro megaproject.

Benefits

• We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.