Senior Engineer - Track & Alignment

• Legal Entity: AECOM Middle East limited DWC - Branch
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  AE - Dubai, UAE - Dubai South

General:

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

Role Specific:

• Responsible for the design, development, and coordination of railway trackwork systems, including plain line track, switches and crossings (S&C), crossovers, depots, and special trackwork.
• Produces and reviews track layouts, track geometry, turnout arrangements, rail and sleeper specifications, and trackform solutions to ensure compliance with project requirements, operational needs, and applicable standards.
• Coordinates closely with civil, systems, signalling, and rolling stock disciplines to resolve interfaces and optimize track design.
• Supports design assurance, technical reviews, constructability assessments, and the development of technical reports and specifications.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers and contributes to the successful delivery of metro, freight, and mainline rail projects through all project phases from concept to detailed design, including construction phases.

Experience:

10+ years rail experience including GCC region

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in one or more of the following subjects and a Master of Science / Engineering or PhD would be preferred.
• CEng, PE, or equivalent licensing/registration as a professional engineer is advantageous.
• Relevant registration required in Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

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