Signaling Lead (Railway Systems)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Signaling Lead to oversee railway signaling activities for a major railway infrastructure project in Jordan, currently at the tender/award stage. The role involves technical leadership, coordination of system interfaces, and ensuring compliance with railway standards and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical activities related to the railway signaling scope.
• Review signaling designs, specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage interfaces with telecommunications, SCADA/ICSS, rolling stock, track, power supply, civil works and operations.
• Support design reviews, technical clarification meetings and resolution of signaling‑related issues.
• Coordinate installation, integration, testing and commissioning activities and review test procedures.
• Monitor technical progress, identify risks and propose mitigation measures.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Railway or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in railway signaling on major rail projects (Category C / Senior Professional).
• Proven experience in signaling engineering, design review, system integration and testing/commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of railway signaling principles, architectures and safety/RAMS processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English and willingness to work onsite in Jordan.

Required skills

• Electronic/computer‑based interlocking.
• Train detection, axle counters and track circuits.
• ATP/ATO, ETCS/ERTMS, CBTC or equivalent signaling technologies.
• Signaling system architecture and equipment configuration.
• Interface management with telecommunications, SCADA/ICSS and other railway disciplines.
• System integration, verification, validation, testing and commissioning.