Senior Project Engineer: Chief Resident Engineer (Railway System)

Posting Date: 7 Aug 2025

City: Abu Dhabi

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE Genova, IT, 16129

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: Project Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer: Chief Resident Engineer (Railway System) to join its office in United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh within the Project Engineering Division.

Mission

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Chief Resident Engineer Railway (System) with a strong interdisciplinary background in System Engineering, RAM and Safety Assurance for large-scale railway and mobility infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating technical activities across multiple subsystems, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting the integration of safety and reliability processes throughout the project lifecycle. #LI-RK1

Key Accountabilities

▪ Coordinate with Interface Management Lead Specialist.

▪ Manage and supervise all railway electrical and system staff, including signalling, telecommunications, SCADA, and OCC. AFC, PSD, PIS, PAS, TVS, ECS, Fire Protection Water and Drainage (FWD) systems, substations, power distribution systems, overhead contact systems, Rolling stock, depot equipment, etc.;

▪ Assist Interface Management Lead Specialist to ensure that the detailed design, specifications, standards and codes proposed by the Railway System Contractor(s) comply with the Employer’s Requirements and Contract documents;

▪ Assist the Interface Management Lead Specialist in coordinating among the Contractors (CP-01 to CP-09) to establish the design criteria for interfacing and integrating/harmonising;

▪ Assist the Client in making Contractor(s)’ design interface coordination and recommend measures to eliminate or mitigate potential conflicts and claims aiming to make integration/harmonisation in various elements in the Project in terms of construction, operation and maintenance;

▪ Make suitable arrangements with their Specialists and engineers to monitor the performance of the Railway System Contractors and their Subcontractors;

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
Must have a professional qualification as a electrical or mechanical engineer or other applicable professional qualifications
20 years of professional experience
Must have proficiency in English
10 years of professional experience in railway system works, including one large-scale (>USD0.5 billion) underground/ elevated metro rail project
5 years of working experience as a Resident Engineer (Railway System) in the underground metro project
2 years of work experience in outside Expert’s country

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.