Senior Telecom Design Engineer (Rail & Metro)

Sener

United Arab Emirates

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.