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About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA focuses on designing safe and sustainable transport solutions to enhance social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing, improving, and modernizing their infrastructure and transport systems across the project lifecycle, from design to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA generates 74% of its turnover internationally and supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role of Rolling Stock Engineer

SYSTRA is seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer (Saudi National) to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves contributing to the technical integrity of rolling stock, providing technical guidance on design, development, and safety. The project encompasses at-grade, elevated, and underground tunnel rail sections, with passenger rolling stock operating under automatic control. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer and will be an expert in the delivery and acceptance of rolling stock assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Rolling Stock Engineer by providing expert technical advice and support to the project team regarding rolling stock.
• Define and develop interface specifications to support supplier designs.
• Liaise with the project controls team to establish schedules and monitor design progress.
• Ensure adherence to project deliverables concerning safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Analyze rolling stock-related RAMS performance against client design specifications.
• Analyze rolling stock-related operation and maintenance.
• Review and approve the Design Build contractor’s rolling stock system and sub-system designs for compliance with client requirements.
• Review and monitor rolling stock design specifications and standards for all subsystems, including HVAC, door control, propulsion and control, auxiliary power, wiring, automatic train control (ATS), carbody, brakes, couplers, gangway, and bogies.
• Oversee the assessment of differing train configurations, passenger capacity, interface problems, and performance quantifications.
• Coordinate and monitor rolling stock-related interfaces and integration with other disciplines such as platform screen doors, signaling, telecoms, and power supply.
• Conduct technical investigations or fault analyses.
• Perform site visits and inspections to verify and monitor rolling stock works quality and progress.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met and maintain accurate records concerning rolling stock-related data.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the delivery and acceptance of rolling stock assets.
• Strong technical understanding of rolling stock design, development, and safety.
• Ability to perform design reviews and facilitate the resolution of construction or design issues.
• Experience ensuring contractual compliance and smooth integration with other systems (*, signaling, platform screen doors, communications, civil infrastructure).

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time role within the SYSTRA team.