Rail System Engineering Lead

Overview

Rail System Engineering Lead

Abu Dhabi

Project Engineering

Mission

Proposal Phase

• Coordinate the technical assessment and feasibility for the proposal phase.
• Collect and integrate technical contributions to develop accurate proposals.
• Identify and quantify necessary skills, resources, and effort for proposal development.

Technical Implementation

• Ensure the technical delivery of projects meets content quality and respects project milestones.
• Oversee and manage all technical work related to project requirements.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments to technical plans to achieve project goals.

Technical Team Coordination

• Lead the project engineering team, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient execution.
• Collaborate with other engineers, technical teams, and subcontractors to maintain cohesive project execution.
• Coordinate with the Discipline Manager for resource adjustments and reassignments as needed.

Quality Control

• Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure technical compliance with project standards.
• Enforce quality assurance processes and proactively address any deviations from project specifications.
• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure adherence to all technical regulations, compliance protocols, and safety standards.
• Address compliance and safety concerns promptly to prevent delays or risks, with support from the Discipline Leader.

Technical Documentation And Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare or coordinate technical reports and presentations, validating accuracy before client distribution.
• Training and Mentorship:
• Provide on-the-job technical training and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Foster technical development within the team to ensure a high level of competence.

Communication

• Act as a bridge between technical teams, the Project Manager, and stakeholders to facilitate clear communication.
• Ensure technical issues are well-communicated and understood by all relevant parties.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within technical project aspects.
• Apply lessons learned from past projects to enhance future technical performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical projects; 10-15 years of experience managing projects using established project management disciplines and methodologies.
• Strong interdisciplinary background in System Engineering, RAM and Safety Assurance for large-scale railway and mobility infrastructure projects
• Applies technical expertise in a broad field of knowledge for multiple applications and has demonstrated a full grasp of related disciplines.
• Proficiency in quality control and assurance processes.
• Understanding of System Engineer, i.e. designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems across various technical domains
• Experience in RAMS activities
• Knowledge of safety processes and system assurance
• Ability to draft safety documentation and to develop risk assessment, hazard analyses, safety plans, and hazard logs
• Knowledge of interface and integration management
• Ability to provide technical support during integration and validation testing
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical aspects of high-value and large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to the project type (e.g., ISO, ANSI, IEC, depending on industry).
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical challenges and provide effective solutions.
• Ability to assess technical risks and proactively address issues before they impact project timelines.
• Technical Assessment and regulatory compliance;
• Ability to coordinate teams in preparing and reviewing technical reports

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors.
• Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
• *At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas.
• We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.
• We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.*