Railway Signalling Principal Engineer

Posting Date: 29 Apr 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Rozzano, IT, 20089 Napoli, IT, 80142 Roma, IT, 144

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Civil Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway Signalling Principal Engineer to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Civil Engineering Division.

Mission

The Railway Signalling Principal Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient design, integration, and lifecycle management of railway signalling systems across all projects. This role provides high‑level technical leadership, establishes engineering standards, and drives innovation in signalling technologies. The Principal Engineer guarantees compliance with industry regulations and operational safety requirements while guiding multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders toward optimal technical solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the definition, review, and approval of signalling system architectures (e.g., interlocking, ERTMS/ETCS, CBTC, train detection, ATP/ATO). #LI-AU5
Ensure engineering solutions comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., CENELEC EN 50126/8/9).
Act as Technical Authority for signalling across multiple projects, ensuring consistency of design, processes, and deliverables.
Oversee hazard analysis, safety cases, and RAMS documentation for safety‑critical systems.
Direct and validate signalling design activities, from concept through detailed design and testing.
Provide expert oversight on system interfaces (e.g., rolling stock, telecoms, power, OCC/SCADA).
Lead configuration management and change control for signalling systems.
Support integration, testing, verification, and commissioning activities on site.
Support and lead the Railway Engineering Team in Technical Activities related to Railway and Metro Signalling Systems (e.g. Computer-Based Interlocking, Radio Block Center, …)
Work closely with other departments, such as civil (structural) and system design and Work Supervision, to ensure effective system integration and functionality.

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering General or Electronic/TLC Engineering

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 15 years of experience in Signalling Subsystems and their configuration or design or testing.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams with authority and clarity.
Effective collaboration with clients, suppliers, authorities, and certification entities.
Passionate about Railway Technologies and Signalling Systems.
Willingness to learn other subsystems.

Technical Skills

Expertise in system architecture, functional safety, redundancy principles, and fail-safe design.
In-depth knowledge of signalling (ETCS L1 and L2, CBTC, LRT) and system architectures.
Proficiency with signalling standards, safety regulations, and CENELEC processes.

Competencies

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

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.