Senior Rolling Stock Engineer

Overview

Job Description

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Lead the definition, development, and integration of rolling stock requirements across all project stages, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, D&C tender support, and delivery
• Develop technical specifications and performance requirements for rolling stock, including speed, capacity, reliability, passenger comfort, and suitability for express railway operations
• Ensure full integration of rolling stock with rail systems including signalling (ATC/CBTC), power supply, platform interface, depot facilities, OCC systems, and relevant external systems including airport-related interfaces where applicable
• Define rolling stock configurations to support express railway requirements, including luggage storage, passenger and baggage planning, efficient boarding and alighting, and premium passenger experience
• Support preparation of Design and Construct tender documentation, including rolling stock technical specifications, performance criteria, and interface requirements
• Coordinate interface management between rolling stock and infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with Interface Management processes and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements definition, verification, validation, and traceability for rolling stock systems
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, dynamic testing, and trial operations to ensure operational readiness
• Identify and manage technical and integration risks related to rolling stock, including operational interfaces and passenger and baggage requirements, and implement mitigation measures
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, operators, and authorities to ensure alignment with operational, regulatory, and integration requirements
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and international rolling stock and railway standards
• Provide technical leadership and support to the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the delivery of large-scale rail or airport-integrated projects

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Relevant Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) from a recognized University
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC, and/or internationally
• Certification or membership of a recognized and relevant professional institute or association is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in rolling stock definition, design, and integration for large-scale rail or infrastructure projects, including express or high-performance railway systems
• Relevant expertise in rail systems, airport integration, rolling stock definition for express railway service, and passenger and baggage planning
• Proven experience in managing both technical and management scope of complex rolling stock packages within mega rail or infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams
• Strong understanding of integration between rolling stock and other rail systems including signalling, power, platform systems, depot, and control systems

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Experience in airport-integrated rail systems, including coordination with terminal operations and Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), is highly desirable
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices for rolling stock design, safety, and operations
• Demonstrable communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments and support delivery across all project stages
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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