Senior Telecom Design Engineer (Rail & Metro)
Sener · United Arab Emirates, AE ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Engineering design
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 501-1000
Designs and delivers railway telecommunications systems for large-scale rail and metro projects in the UAE, including fiber optics, IP networks, and radio systems.
United Arab Emirates | Hybrid
Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure
At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative transportation projects. We are looking for a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in the UAE, where you'll play a key role in designing and delivering world-class railway telecommunications systems for landmark infrastructure projects.
If you're passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in multidisciplinary environments, and want to work on projects that leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems across all project phases.
Design and coordinate systems including Fiber Optic Backbone (FOBN), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), IP/MPLS & Transmission Networks, CCTV, Public Address (PA), Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Radio Communications (TETRA/LTE/GSM-R), Telephone, Master Clock, Intercom, and Data Networks.
Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and BOQs.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Signaling, Power, MEP, Civil, Track, and Architecture.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and material approvals.
Support construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
10–12+ years of overall engineering experience.
7–8+ years of mandatory Rail & Metro experience.
Proven experience in the design and delivery of railway telecommunications systems.
Strong knowledge of international railway standards and telecom systems integration.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary railway infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit/Navisworks is an advantage.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with international engineering consultancies.
Familiarity with GCC railway standards and project requirements.
Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system integration.
Why Join Sener?
Multinational working environment
High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects
End-to-end project ownership
Career development and growth opportunities
Mentorship and continuous learning
Hybrid working environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to make a real impact
BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER — JOIN SENER
If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.