Surbana Jurong Group, a global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Signalling Design Expert to support major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in the UAE. This role leads the design, development, and integration of railway signalling systems across Metro, Mainline Railway, High-Speed Rail, LRT, and APM projects.
About the Role – Railway Signalling Design Leadership
Core Focus: Signalling system design and integration for Metro, HSR, LRT, and APM projects
Technical Systems: CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, and wayside signalling
Standards Compliance: CENELEC (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129), IEC, IEEE, and railway RAMS principles
Multidisciplinary Coordination: Telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, and PSD
Global Scale: Surbana Jurong – 16,500+ professionals across more than 40 countries
Career Growth & Sustainable Mobility Impact
Strategic Location: Dubai – a hub for major metro, mainline, and high-speed rail infrastructure projects
Landmark Projects: Contribute to rail and infrastructure projects transforming mobility across the region
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across project teams
Career Growth: Shape the future of sustainable mobility within a truly global engineering consultancy
Position Overview
This Signalling Design Expert role leads the design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline Railway, HSR, LRT, and APM projects, preparing signalling layouts, control tables, interface documentation, and technical specifications. You will develop signalling system architecture ensuring compliance with operational and safety requirements, coordinate signalling interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, and traction power systems, participate in design reviews and hazard identification workshops, review consultant and contractor submissions, identify technical risks, and mentor junior engineers.
Why This Role Matters: As Signalling Design Expert, you lead the design of safety-critical railway signalling systems that will move millions of passengers safely across UAE metro, mainline, and high-speed rail networks, apply deep expertise in CBTC, ETCS, and interlocking systems to landmark regional infrastructure projects, ensure compliance with rigorous international standards including CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129, coordinate complex multidisciplinary interfaces spanning telecommunications, SCADA, and rolling stock, and mentor the next generation of signalling engineers within a truly global consultancy shaping sustainable mobility across 40+ countries.
Key Responsibilities
Signalling System Design & Development
- Lead the design and development of railway signalling systems for Metro, Mainline Railway, HSR, LRT, and APM projects
- Prepare signalling design documentation, including layouts, control tables, interface documentation, and technical specifications
- Develop signalling system architecture ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and performance requirements
Multidisciplinary Coordination & Compliance
- Coordinate signalling interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA, traction power, track, rolling stock, and PSD systems
- Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations
Design Reviews & Risk Management
- Participate in design reviews, hazard identification workshops, and safety assessments
- Support testing and commissioning planning and system integration activities
- Review consultant and contractor submissions to ensure technical compliance and quality
- Identify technical risks and recommend engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle
Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship
- Support client meetings, technical workshops, and design presentations
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across project teams
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10-15 years of railway signalling design experience
- Design delivery experience for Metro, Mainline Railway, HSR, LRT, or APM systems
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, and wayside signalling systems
- Experience preparing signalling design documentation, interface specifications, and engineering calculations
- Familiarity with railway RAMS principles, functional safety, and CENELEC (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129), IEC, IEEE standards
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within complex rail infrastructure projects
- Experience within international engineering consultancy environments is highly desirable
- UAE or GCC project experience is preferred
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
About Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group
Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, delivering integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle from planning and design to delivery and asset management. The Transportation business supports major rail, metro, airport, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, helping deliver safe, sustainable, and future-ready mobility solutions with 16,500+ professionals across more than 40 countries.
Career Excellence: Lead railway signalling design for landmark metro and rail projects with a truly global infrastructure consultancy.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Railway Signalling Engineers: With 10-15 years across Metro, HSR, LRT, or APM systems
- CBTC/ETCS Specialists: Deep expertise in interlocking, ATP, ATO, and ATS technologies
- Railway RAMS Engineers: Familiar with CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129 and functional safety standards
- International Consultancy Professionals: With UAE/GCC project experience
- Technical Mentors: Ready to lead design reviews and develop junior engineering talent
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