ATC Signalling Expert - Rail Systems
Posted date [2026-05-30]
(ID: 45827)
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Job Description and Requirements
ATC Signalling Expert - Rail SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: ATC Signalling Expert - Rail Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years of ATC or CBTC signalling systems experience, including 10 years in rail projects or rail operations
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ATC Signalling Expert - Rail Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced rail signalling professional who can lead the design, coordination, installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and integration of advanced train control systems for a major express railway project. This role is suited for a senior signalling expert with strong CBTC, ETCS, interlocking, RAMS, system assurance, and multidisciplinary rail systems integration experience.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 30000-45000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The ATC Signalling Expert - Rail Systems will support Parsons in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient train control and signalling systems for a large-scale express railway program. The position focuses on ATC and CBTC design coordination, contractor installation oversight, interface management, testing and commissioning, systems engineering, and compliance with international railway safety standards. The expert will work closely with project teams, contractors, operators, authorities, and multidisciplinary specialists to ensure signalling systems are fully integrated with rolling stock, telecom, power, OCC, stations, and operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the design, development, and coordination of ATC and signalling systems for a major express railway project.
* Manage technical input related to CBTC, ETCS where applicable, interlocking, train protection, control systems, track circuits, radio systems, and cab signalling.
* Oversee installation and testing of ATC and CBTC systems to ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and programme requirements.
* Coordinate with contractors, project teams, delivery partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate installation of signalling equipment.
* Review technical specifications, design drawings, system documentation, interface requirements, and contractor submissions.
* Supervise testing and commissioning activities to verify signalling system functionality, safety, reliability, and operational performance.
* Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, commissioning, and system integration phases.
* Maintain accurate records of contractor activities, installation progress, test results, system performance, and issue resolution.
* Ensure integration of signalling systems with rolling stock, telecom, power supply, platform systems, OCC, depot systems, stations, and airport interfaces where applicable.
* Support systems engineering activities including requirements definition, allocation, traceability, verification, validation, and compliance tracking.
* Contribute to RAMS, system assurance, safety case development, and railway safety documentation.
* Ensure compliance with EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, project safety standards, and relevant international railway requirements.
* Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessments, value engineering exercises, and technical coordination workshops.
* Support the preparation and review of technical specifications, employer requirements, tender documentation, and project delivery documents.
* Coordinate with operators, authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to secure system compatibility and approvals.
* Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support cross-discipline coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
* Associate degree or technical diploma may be considered for candidates with extensive relevant experience.
* Minimum 15 years of experience in ATC, CBTC, or signalling systems within the rail industry.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations, with GCC or international project experience preferred.
* Proven experience with CBTC, ETCS, or equivalent high-capacity signalling systems.
* Strong hands-on experience in installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of signalling systems.
* Experience overseeing contractor works related to electronic systems, signalling equipment, installation progress, and test activities.
* Good understanding of interlocking systems, track circuits, radio systems, train protection, and cab signalling.
* Strong background in systems integration and multidisciplinary interface management.
* Experience in systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation, RAMS, and system assurance.
* Ability to work on large-scale rail infrastructure programmes with complex stakeholder and operational interfaces.
* Exposure to airport integration, terminal environments, or high-demand transport hubs will be an advantage.
* Professional certification or membership with a relevant engineering institute will be an advantage.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
Skills Set
* ATC systems
* CBTC signalling
* ETCS
* Railway signalling
* Train control systems
* Interlocking systems
* Train protection
* Track circuits
* Radio systems
* Cab signalling
* Signalling design coordination
* Installation oversight
* Testing and commissioning
* System integration
* Rail systems engineering
* Requirements management
* Verification and validation
* RAMS
* System assurance
* Safety case support
* EN 50126
* EN 50128
* EN 50129
* HAZID
* HAZOP
* Interface management
* Rolling stock interface
* Telecom interface
* Power supply interface
* OCC systems
* Station interface
* Airport interface
* Contractor coordination
* Technical specifications
* Tender documentation
* Risk assessment
* Troubleshooting
* Stakeholder coordination
* Technical leadership
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a senior technical role within Dubai’s Civil Engineering and rail infrastructure sector, with involvement in a major express railway project requiring advanced signalling expertise and complex systems integration. The position is ideal for an ATC and signalling professional who wants to contribute to safe, high-capacity rail operations, support international-standard system assurance, and work with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale transportation programs.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, defense, environmental, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector programs with innovative solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure performance.
