Senior Depot Equipment Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

Senior Depot Equipment Engineer

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead and oversee the design, specification, and selection of depot equipment (e.g., lifting systems, washing plants, wheel lathes, automatic inspection devices, maintenance tools, and related MEP services).
• Provide technical expertise throughout project stages: feasibility, preliminary and detailed design, tender, construction, and commissioning.
• Review and approve technical documents, drawings, calculations, and equipment data sheets to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., EN, ISO, IEC), client requirements, and UAE regulations.
• Coordinate closely with civil, track, systems, rolling stock, and operations teams to ensure full integration of depot equipment within the overall depot and rail system architecture.
• Manage and interface with equipment suppliers and contractors: review submittals, evaluate bids, supervise factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT), and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery and quality parameters.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in technical audits for installed equipment, ensuring safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of technical issues encountered during design, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare and present progress reports, technical papers, and recommendations to project management and client stakeholders.
• Support preparation of O&M documentation, training programs, and handover procedures for depot equipment systems.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
  
  

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering (or related discipline).

Background

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in depot equipment design, delivery, and management, ideally within high-speed or metro rail projects.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale transportation, preferably high-speed rail projects; GCC or UAE project experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of international and regional standards relevant to depot equipment, safety, and railway operations.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Fluency in English.
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.