Signaling Expert - RML2 (f/m/d)

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Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Entry date: April 1, 2025
DB Engineering&Consulting GmbH
Engineering
Full Time (Permanent)
Job-Ref.: 453619
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DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a Signaling Expert as a part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, KSA Branch. The job opening is located in Saudi Arabia and offers exciting challenges and po-tential for career growth.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert technical knowledge on Automatic Block Line Systems, Signalling System and Level Crossing Protection Systems on a passenger/freight railway environment;
Previous experience of at least one railway project where Automatic Block Line made part of the overall Signalling System and which included looking at Level Crossing Protection operation, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge of ETCS & ATP systems;
Knowledge of designing and implementing Signalling Systems;
Knowledge of retrofitting existing Signalling Systems to update them, either in response to railway regulations or to improve efficiency and performance;
Undertake meetings with Stakeholders to discuss plans and prepare recommendations in relation to Signalling Works during all stages of the project life cycle;
Recommending and overseeing the maintenance of existing and new Signalling Equipment during relevant stages of the project is being undertaken;
Troubleshooting and investigating equipment faults at all stages of the project;
Participate in the selection of engineering staff, provide, or coordinate staff training relating to Signalling, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and implement discipline procedures on behalf of the ‘Employer’;
Hands-on knowledge in the organization and supervision of the installation, testing & commissioning of Modern Signalling Systems, Interlocking Systems, Automatic Block Line Signalling, and Level Crossing Protection Systems in metro & other rail transport projects.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or similar;
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in railways and transport projects on similar position;
Previous experience with comparable projects in the Middle East region and experience in KSA is an advantage;
Experience in Project Supervision and management of Interlocking Systems, Signaling Systems and ATP Systems essential;
Experience in the organization and supervision of the installation, testing & commissioning of Interlocking Systems and Signalling Equipment in metro & other rail transport projects essential;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory authorities;
Ability to prepare detailed and effective presentations;
Ability to communicate technical concepts and provide a good level of guidance and supervision to more junior staff;
Fluent in both English & Arabic language. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role;
IT Literate and experience with MS Office Applications (MS Office), Outlook, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Share Point Online;
Driving license required in order to perform assigned duties.