Senior Rail Systems Engineer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

The role will cover the range of railway systems comprising signalling, electrical and telecommunication systems as well as dealing with the integration of these systems with the wider railway infrastructure and operational needs. The role includes systems assessment, scheme design, drafting of technical documents and specifications, management of technical information, support to other members of the rail team to enable Arup to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions for rail projects.

The candidate will be required to deliver materials to the project to the required technical standards in a timely manner.

• Railway Systems experience – signalling, electrification, telecommunications and related systems including one specialist area
• Implement multidisciplinary design information exchange workflow for infrastructure projects.
• Manage small and medium work packages.
• Responsible for managing and technical oversight of a small team of supporting engineers and technicians.
• Prepare technical designs, drawings, reports, correspondence and other outputs in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the project delivery programme.
• Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with limited guidance from more senior members of staff.
• Implement the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables and ensure compliance with H&S requirements.
• Communicate effectively and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of individuals. This would typically include, but is not limited to; permanent way and civil works colleagues and project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.

As a Senior Rail Systems Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Carrying out rail systems engineering design for various railway environments (e.g. light rail, commuter rail, freight rail, metro) covering signalling, electoral and telecommunications systems.
• Writing or reviewing rail systems specifications and standards for various railway environments as required
• Conducting and implementing engineering controls, requirements management, systems engineering, risk assessments and HAZOP analysis
• Working on projects from concept design stage, optioneering stage, preliminary stage, detailed design stage right through to the construction stage.
• Attending meetings on site and monitoring the construction while on site, answering any technical queries that may arise from time to time.
• Attending meetings with other members of the design team and Client to develop the designs of a project.
• Review other design team and subcontractor drawings and coordinate them with design drawings.
• Review any specialist design drawings submitted by contractors.
• Managing a team of junior engineers, engineers, technicians, and sub consultants as required within the rail group structure and liaising with more senior members of the rail engineering team. Review other members workload and designs, specifications, and standards that they complete.
• Participate in the review of various projects within the team and share knowledge and skills.
• Participate in in-house and external continuing professional development to develop new technical and communication skills.
• Manage own workload and others.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.
• Take responsibility for the designs that are carried out and develop appropriate communication skills to articulate various solutions to both internal members of the engineering team and external bodies such as contractors, design team members, public bodies and clients.

Does this role inspire you?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Rail. We also value :

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years post graduate experience, preferably in an operational environment.
• Chartered or working towards chartered professional status.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Signalling/Telecoms,/Electrical railway systems design and operating principles
• Installation and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting, fault finding or related practical experience.
• Document control.
• Technical Documentation Preparation.
• Drafting of standards.
• Rail systems design and contract management.
• Testing and Commissioning experience.
• Supplier management/supervision.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible..

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