Overview
Designs and delivers railway telecommunications systems for large-scale rail and metro projects in the UAE, including fiber optics, IP networks, and radio systems.
Full job description
United Arab Emirates | Hybrid
Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure
At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative transportation projects. We are looking for a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in the UAE, where you'll play a key role in designing and delivering world-class railway telecommunications systems for landmark infrastructure projects.
If you're passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in multidisciplinary environments, and want to work on projects that leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems across all project phases.
- Design and coordinate systems including Fiber Optic Backbone (FOBN), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), IP/MPLS & Transmission Networks, CCTV, Public Address (PA), Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Radio Communications (TETRA/LTE/GSM-R), Telephone, Master Clock, Intercom, and Data Networks.
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and BOQs.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Signaling, Power, MEP, Civil, Track, and Architecture.
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material approvals.
- Support construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10–12+ years of overall engineering experience.
- 7–8+ years of mandatory Rail & Metro experience.
- Proven experience in the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.
- Strong knowledge of international railway standards and telecom systems integration.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary railway infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit/Navisworks is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international engineering consultancies.
- Familiarity with GCC railway standards and project requirements.
- Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system integration.
Why Join Sener?
- Multinational working environment
- High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects
- End-to-end project ownership
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Hybrid working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact
BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER — JOIN SENER
If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.
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