Principal Engineering Manager-Signalling

We are seeking an experienced Principal / Engineering Manager - Signalling with 15 years of experience in Metro CBTC ETCS Mainline Rail High-Speed Rail and Freight Rail projects. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership design oversight system integration testing and commissioning safety assurance and lifecycle management of railway signalling and telecommunications systems. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams manage stakeholder interfaces and ensure the delivery of safe reliable and compliant railway systems throughout the project lifecycle

• Experience working on international railway/signalling projects and coordinating with global stakeholders will be an added advantage.
• Lead the design review and implementation of railway signalling systems including Interlocking ATP ATO ATS CBTC and ETCS/ERTMS.
• Provide technical guidance on signalling principles control tables route locking signalling layouts and interlocking logic.
• Lead 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.
• Experience in CBTC migration brownfield upgrades system replacement or migration from legacy signalling systems to CBTC will be highly desirable.
• Ensure seamless integration between signalling telecommunications rolling stock traction power SCADA AFC PSD and other railway subsystems.
• Develop and review system architecture interface specifications engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
• Lead system integration Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Integrated Testing & Commissioning (ITC) trial running and operational handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and safety requirements including EN 50126 EN 50128 EN 50129 EN 50159 IEC AREMA and SIL requirements.
• Lead safety assurance activities including Hazard Analysis FMEA FTA Safety Case development and ISA coordination.
• Manage technical interfaces with clients consultants contractors suppliers operators and regulatory authorities.
• Support project planning resource management risk management technical bid evaluations vendor assessments and design reviews.
• Monitor and improve RAMS performance system availability reliability maintainability and operational efficiency.
• Develop maintenance asset management modernization and migration strategies for signalling and telecommunications systems.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies such as Digital Interlocking ETCS Level 2/3 FRMCS Predictive Maintenance AI-based Diagnostics and Railway Cybersecurity.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to organizational standards best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronics Telecommunications Railway Engineering or a related discipline.
• Masters Degree in Railway Systems Engineering Transportation Engineering or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 15 years of progressive 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 OCC Systems RAMS and Safety Assurance.
• Experience in system integration testing commissioning and operational handover of railway systems.
• Strong understanding of railway safety standards systems engineering interface management and requirements management.
• Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD MicroStation Bentley and related railway engineering platforms.
• Excellent leadership stakeholder management communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and multinational engineering teams.
• 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time