Lead Signalling Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Signalling Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Metro, CBTC, ETCS, Mainline Rail, High-Speed Rail, and Freight Rail projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, integration, testing, commissioning, and technical delivery of railway signalling and telecommunications systems. The role requires strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant railway solutions.

• Experience working on international railway/signalling projects and coordinating with global stakeholders will be an added advantage.
• Design, review, and implement railway signalling systems including Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, CBTC, and ETCS/ERTMS.
• Prepare and review signalling engineering deliverables such as signalling layouts, control tables, route locking, interface specifications, and technical reports.
• Experience in CBTC migration, brownfield upgrades, system replacement, or migration from legacy signalling systems to CBTC will be highly desirable.
• Support the design and integration of railway telecommunications systems including Optical Fibre Networks, GSM-R, LTE-R, FRMCS, TETRA, IP/MPLS, PAS, PIS, CCTV, and OCC communication systems.
• Coordinate interfaces between signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, traction power, SCADA, AFC, PSD, and other railway subsystems.
• Develop and review system architecture, requirements, design documents, and engineering calculations.
• Participate in system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Testing & Commissioning (ITC), trial running, and system handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and safety requirements including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC, AREMA, and SIL requirements.
• Support safety assurance activities including Hazard Analysis, FMEA, FTA, risk assessments, and Safety Case development.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and railway operators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in project planning, resource allocation, design reviews, technical bid evaluations, and risk management activities.
• Monitor system performance and contribute to RAMS improvement initiatives.
• Support modernization, migration, and enhancement programs for signalling and telecommunications systems.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with emerging railway technologies including Digital Interlocking, ETCS Level 2/3, ATO, FRMCS, Predictive Maintenance, and Railway Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary signalling/CBTC engineering teams, including technical guidance, performance development, and capability building.
• Proven ability to plan, resource, and manage engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and successful project execution across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Railway Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in railway signalling and telecommunications engineering.
• Proven experience in Metro, Mainline Rail, High-Speed Rail, Freight Rail, or Transit projects.
• Strong knowledge of CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS, Interlocking Systems, ATP/ATO/ATS, Railway Telecommunications, RAMS, and Safety Assurance processes.
• Good understanding of railway safety standards, systems engineering processes, interface management, and requirements management.
• Experience using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley, and related railway engineering platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and work effectively in international project environments.
• Preferred certifications include IRSE, Functional Safety/SIL, RAMS, PMP/PRINCE2, CEng, PE, or equivalent professional accreditations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, skills development, and staying current with emerging railway signalling technologies.

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