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High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project - Middle East
Multiple Engineering Positions - Construction & Technical Supervision

EWI is currently supporting an international consultancy firm on a major High-Speed Rail project in Israel, and we are keen to engage experienced engineers with strong backgrounds in construction supervision and technical delivery across rail infrastructure.

We are looking to strengthen the project team with specialists who can support the delivery of complex rail systems and civil works packages.

Key areas of expertise include:

Civil Works (structures, tunnels, and alignment)Trackworks and ballastSystems interfaces and integrationConstruction supervision and site coordination

Role responsibilities:

Supervise construction activities across civil, track, and systems packagesEnsure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirementsCoordinate across multidisciplinary teams to manage interfaces between civil works, track, and systemsSupport testing and commissioning phases where requiredReport on progress, risks, and technical challenges to project stakeholders

Candidate profile:

Degree Qualified Engineer (Civil, Rail, or related discipline)Proven experience on High-Speed Rail, Metro, LRT, or major rail infrastructure projectsStrong background in construction supervision or technical site oversightExperience managing interfaces between different rail systems and civil componentsPrevious international project experience is highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international rail project and contribute to the delivery of a complex and fast-moving HSR programme.

Systems Integration Lead - Light Rail Transit (Testing & Commissioning)
Location: Western Canada
Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Project-Based (18 months)

We are supporting a major rail delivery organisation on a large-scale light rail transit programme in Western Canada. This role will play a critical part in the testing, commissioning, and integration of complex rail systems across a multi-disciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will lead Systems Integration Testing (SIT) activities, ensuring all subsystems and interfaces are validated, aligned, and delivered in line with operational and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, coordination, and execution of Systems Integration Testing (SIT) procedures across multiple rail subsystemsDefine and implement dynamic testing strategies covering staged construction and commissioning phasesReview system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and design packages to establish robust validation methodologiesWork closely with design, construction, and T&C teams to align subsystem testing with project phasing and readinessDevelop and manage test prerequisites, ensuring site readiness for major testing milestonesOversee configuration management and maintain up-to-date system state documentation throughout the programme lifecycleSupport the definition and execution of performance demonstration criteriaLead on-site testing activities, driving coordination, readiness, and issue resolution during commissioningEnsure testing covers key operational scenarios, including:Line-of-sight and braking performanceHeadways and operational speedsAcceleration and deceleration under varying load conditionsReliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) validationDegraded mode and failure scenarios across signalling, power, and communications systemsMulti-vehicle operations, recovery, and rescue scenarios

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Proven experience in systems integration, testing, and commissioning within major rail or infrastructure projectsStrong technical knowledge of at least one core rail system (e.g. signalling, communications, traction power, SCADA, track systems)Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects with significant interface management challengesDemonstrated ability to develop and implement structured testing strategies across staged construction environmentsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across design, construction, and operations teamsProfessional Engineering (P.Eng) accreditation or ability to obtain is highly desirableWillingness to work on-site in a live construction and commissioning environment

Additional Information

This role requires hands-on involvement in a live project environment, including working outdoors and navigating active construction sitesCandidates should be comfortable working in dynamic conditions and managing competing priorities across multiple systems and stakeholders

We are supporting a major high-speed rail programme in the MENA region and are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Project Director to lead delivery on the next phase of works.

This is a large-scale, site-based role with responsibility for managing the full scope of HSR delivery across multiple packages.

Role overviewOverall responsibility for the delivery of high-speed rail works, from construction through to completionManaging track and major civil works, including stations and associated infrastructureStrong exposure to OCS installation works and related rail systems is a significant advantageLeading a large multidisciplinary team (c.500-600 people) across site and project functionsActing as the senior interface between construction, engineering and wider project stakeholdersEnsuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to contractual requirementsRequirementsStrong background in track and civil works on major rail or infrastructure projectsExperience delivering large, complex international projectsProven ability to lead and manage very large site teamsContractor background essential - hands-on, delivery-focused, site-based profileExperience on high-speed rail or major rail programmes highly desirableComfortable operating in challenging environments and remote site locations

Track & OCS Expert - Civil Works (High‑Speed Rail)

Our client is a leading regional EPC and infrastructure delivery group with a strong track record on large‑scale, complex transport projects across the Middle East and Africa. The organisation is recognised for delivering major rail, metro, and civil infrastructure programmes, often acting as the main contractor on nationally significant projects.

The business combines deep in‑house engineering capability with strong on‑site delivery expertise and works closely with international consultants, suppliers, and technology partners on high‑speed and conventional rail schemes.

The Role

This role is focused on the delivery of track and overhead contact system works within a high‑speed rail programme, with particular emphasis on civil works interfaces. The position will play a key role in ensuring technical compliance, constructability, and integration between track, OCS, and associated civil structures.

The role is well‑suited to an experienced rail professional with strong on‑site and project delivery experience, particularly within contractor or EPC environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical oversight and engineering support for track and OCS works within the HSR civil works scopeEnsure alignment between track systems, OCS, earthworks, structures, and stations, managing key interfacesReview and support design packages, method statements, and construction sequencingOversee construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirementsSupport coordination between civil works teams, systems contractors, and international stakeholdersParticipate in technical meetings, inspections, and site coordination activitiesAssist with issue resolution related to constructability, tolerances, access, and phasingSupport testing, installation readiness, and handover activities relevant to track and OCS packagesSkills & ExperienceStrong experience in track engineering and/or OCS systems on major rail projectsSolid understanding of civil works interfaces (earthworks, structures, slabs, viaducts, stations)Experience on high‑speed rail or large‑scale mainline rail projects is strongly preferredBackground working for main contractors, EPC contractors, or delivery partnersProven ability to operate in complex, multi‑contractor project environmentsComfortable working site‑based in challenging delivery programmesQualificationsDegree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline10+ years in rail infrastructure deliveryInternational project experience, ideally within the Middle East or Africa, is advantageousProfile Sought

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on rail delivery professional with strong technical credibility in track and OCS, combined with practical experience managing civil works interfaces on site. This is not a purely design role, but one that requires close involvement in construction, coordination, and day‑to‑day delivery on a major HSR programme.

Senior Railway Systems & Safety Assurance Expert

Location: Toronto, Canada
Language: English

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established, international rail and infrastructure consultancy delivering complex, high‑profile projects across North America and globally. The business is known for its strong technical capability in rail systems, safety assurance, and systems engineering, and works with public and private clients on some of the region's most challenging transport programmes.

The company offers a collaborative, inclusive working environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and long‑term career development.

The Role

This is a senior engineering role with a strong focus on railway systems, safety assurance, and systems integration. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex rail projects, working across the full project lifecycle-from design and systems engineering through to testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The role will involve close collaboration with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, and will suit an experienced rail professional comfortable operating in technically and commercially complex environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to project engineering, systems engineering, and safety assurance activitiesSupport the design, integration, verification and validation (V&V), and commissioning of railway systemsInterface with multiple technical disciplines to ensure effective systems integrationProvide oversight and input into contractor management, technical reviews, and risk managementSupport contract negotiations and manage technical and safety‑related contractual mattersApply recognised railway safety standards and best practices throughout project deliveryAct as a technical point of reference within project teams and for clientsSkills & ExperienceExtensive experience in railway project engineering, systems engineering, and safety assuranceStrong technical knowledge of railway systems and interfacesProven experience in design engineering, systems integration, V&V, and commissioningBackground in contractor management, contract negotiation, and risk managementExperience working on major rail or infrastructure projects, ideally in a leadership or senior engineering roleQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering disciplineMinimum of 5 years' experience within the railway industryDemonstrated experience delivering complex, large‑scale rail projects in North America and/or internationallyExperience applying CENELEC, RISSB, CMREA, or equivalent railway safety standardsFluency in EnglishWhy Join?Opportunity to work on innovative, high‑impact rail projects in Canada and internationallyPermanent position with a competitive salary and long‑term career prospectsSupportive, collaborative, and diverse working environmentFlexible working arrangements and strong focus on work‑life balanceModern office environment in a central Toronto location, easily accessible by public transport

Senior Systems & Safety Assurance Expert

Location: Toronto, Canada
Language: English

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established, international rail and infrastructure consultancy delivering complex, high‑profile projects across North America and globally. The business is known for its strong technical capability in rail systems, safety assurance, and systems engineering, and works with public and private clients on some of the region's most challenging transport programmes.

The company offers a collaborative, inclusive working environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and long‑term career development.

The Role

This is a senior engineering role with a strong focus on railway systems, safety assurance, and systems integration. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex rail projects, working across the full project lifecycle-from design and systems engineering through to testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The role will involve close collaboration with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, and will suit an experienced rail professional comfortable operating in technically and commercially complex environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to project engineering, systems engineering, and safety assurance activitiesSupport the design, integration, verification and validation (V&V), and commissioning of railway systemsInterface with multiple technical disciplines to ensure effective systems integrationProvide oversight and input into contractor management, technical reviews, and risk managementSupport contract negotiations and manage technical and safety‑related contractual mattersApply recognised railway safety standards and best practices throughout project deliveryAct as a technical point of reference within project teams and for clientsSkills & ExperienceExtensive experience in railway project engineering, systems engineering, and safety assuranceStrong technical knowledge of railway systems and interfacesProven experience in design engineering, systems integration, V&V, and commissioningBackground in contractor management, contract negotiation, and risk managementExperience working on major rail or infrastructure projects, ideally in a leadership or senior engineering roleQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering disciplineMinimum of 5 years' experience within the railway industryDemonstrated experience delivering complex, large‑scale rail projects in North America and/or internationallyExperience applying CENELEC, RISSB, CMREA, or equivalent railway safety standardsFluency in EnglishMembership of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is desirableWhy Join?Opportunity to work on innovative, high‑impact rail projects in Canada and internationallyPermanent position with a competitive salary and long‑term career prospectsSupportive, collaborative, and diverse working environmentFlexible working arrangements and strong focus on work‑life balanceModern office environment in a central Toronto location, easily accessible by public transport

We are supporting a long‑term Railway Safety Monitoring / Independent Assurance function in Qatar and are recruiting senior Railway Operations and Maintenance Experts.

These are office‑based client roles with site exposure, supporting safety oversight across Metro and LRT projects.

🔹 Railway Operations Expert

Location & duration

Doha, QatarFull‑time at client offices3‑year assignment

Role purpose
To provide senior railway operations expertise in support of operational safety monitoring, audits, inspections, Management of Change, and SMS implementation.

Key responsibilities

Support the client Railway Safety Monitoring functionParticipate in operational audits, inspections, and site visitsReview operational procedures, OCC / control room processes, emergency plans, degraded mode operations, and readiness evidenceProvide operational input into Management of ChangeSupport incident investigations, failure review boards, and governance forumsPrepare technical notes, findings, and monthly reporting inputsCoordinate specialist SME input (signalling, OCC, telecoms, safety, etc.)

Experience required

15+ years railway operations experienceMetro, tram, LRT, or urban rail operations backgroundStrong exposure to operational safety, OCC, emergency & incident managementExperience supporting audits, SMS, or independent assurance activities

Preferred

Middle East / GCC experienceGoA4 / driverless metro systemsEN 50126 / CENELEC safety assurance exposure🔹 Railway Maintenance Expert

Location & duration

Doha, QatarFull‑time at client offices3‑year assignment

Role purpose
To provide senior maintenance and asset management expertise in support of maintenance safety audits, asset performance monitoring, and independent technical assurance.

Key responsibilities

Support maintenance safety monitoring for metro and LRT systemsParticipate in maintenance audits, depot inspections, and site visitsReview maintenance strategies, MTIs, defect management, RAM performance, and competence systemsAssess interface risks between operations, maintenance, and engineeringProvide maintenance input into Management of ChangeReview incidents, non‑conformities, and corrective actionsPrepare technical findings, reports, and recommendations

Experience required

15+ years railway maintenance experienceMetro, tram, LRT, or urban rail systems backgroundExperience with safety‑critical systems (rolling stock, signalling/CBTC, power, telecoms, track, stations, depots)Experience in maintenance audits, RAMS, SMS, or technical assurance

Preferred

Middle East / GCC experienceISO 55001 asset management exposureEN 50126 lifecycle safetyExperience in outsourced O&M environments

Tunnel Foreman - Rail Project

India - Consultancy Side

Role title: Tunnel Foreman - Rail Infrastructure
Project: Major rail tunnel package
Duration: Long‑term site assignment

Role overview
We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy on a major rail tunnel project in India and are seeking an experienced Tunnel Foreman with strong drill & blast expertise.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role, supervising tunnel excavation activities and acting as a key interface between the Contractor, Client, and Engineering team.

Key responsibilities

Supervise and monitor tunnel excavation activities at the tunnel faceOversee drill & blast operations, excavation methods, and machinery usageMonitor work quality, programme progress, and safe construction practicesIdentify unsafe construction methods and escalate issues as requiredCoordinate closely with Site Engineers, Geologists, and discipline expertsSupport construction planning and reportingAssist with records, reporting, and billing support to the Project Manager

Experience & qualifications

Minimum 10 years total tunnelling experienceMinimum 7 years drill & blast tunnel construction experienceExperience on tunnels with finished cross‑sections ≥30 sqmExperience on continuous tunnel lengths ≥3 km (minimum 2 tunnels)Diploma / ITI / technical qualification in construction or related fieldEnglish language ability (minimum B2)

Additional details

Consultancy‑side role (not contractor employment)Site accommodation, transport, visa support providedInternational tunnelling experience strongly preferred

Testing & Commissioning Integration Lead - Light Rail Transit (LRT)

Location: Alberta, Canada
Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed-Term

Overview

An established, internationally backed transportation infrastructure contractor is urgently seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Integration Lead to support the delivery of a major urban Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Western Canada.

This is a critical systems role on a complex, live construction project approaching advanced testing and commissioning phases. The position requires a strong hands-on presence, deep systems integration knowledge, and the ability to drive readiness across multiple rail subsystems.

The Role

The Testing & Commissioning Integration Lead will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering System Integration Testing (SIT) across all rail systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and operationally ready handover.

You will work closely with design, construction, and T&C teams to align testing strategy with staged construction and operational readiness requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop System Integration Test (SIT) procedures Review project requirements and derive dynamic testing procedures involving multiple interfacing systemsWork with design teams to develop staged testing strategies aligned with construction phasesReview Interface Control Documents (ICDs) against design and validation requirementsCoordinate with T&C teams to align subsystem requirements with SIT stagingDerive system requirements from functional and operational project documentation, including:Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) functional and parametric programming reportsPower system studiesOperational analysis documentationManage and maintain the Systems Configuration State DocumentReview operational design changes and refine validation methods based on site readinessDefine T&C pre-requisites, manage readiness schedules, and coordinate major system SITsDevelop and apply performance demonstration criteriaActively participate in on-site testing, driving readiness and executionLead and oversee SIT activities including (but not limited to):Line-of-sight and reaction time testingHeadway and operational speed validationAcceleration/deceleration testing under loaded conditionsDynamic testing to demonstrate RAM performanceDegraded mode operations across Signalling, Power, Track, and CommunicationsMultiple vehicle testing, harmonics, failure and rescue scenariosTesting against operational procedures and SOPsKey RequirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering/construction discipline (or equivalent experience)5+ years' experience on major infrastructure or rail construction projectsProven experience in testing and commissioning of rail transit systems, with expertise in at least one major system such as:SignallingCommunicationsPower / SCADATrackOverhead catenaryTunnel or ventilation systemsStrong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated commitment to a strong safety cultureValid Class 5 driver's licenceAbility to work safely on an active construction site, including:Navigating uneven terrainClimbing stairs and laddersWorking outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditionsWhy ApplyWork on a high-profile, legacy urban rail projectImmediate impact role during a critical project phaseBacked by a global infrastructure group with strong local delivery capabilityOpportunity for hands-on leadership in complex systems integration

MEP & Rail Systems Construction Manager

Location: Egypt
Project Type: Major Urban Rail / Monorail Project

Role Overview

An international rail project is seeking an experienced MEP & Rail Systems Construction Manager to oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of all mechanical, electrical, and railway systems on a large‑scale urban transit project. The role is site‑based in Egypt and requires immediate availability or short notice.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of all MEP and railway systems across the project.Manage system interfaces and coordinate between multiple contractors and stakeholders.Oversee systems including (but not limited to):Power supply and distribution (LV & HV)Ventilation and fire protection systemsRolling Stock interfacesSCADA systemsTrain operation and supervision systemsAutomatic Fare Collection (AFC)Ensure works are delivered in line with project specifications, safety standards, and programme requirements.Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities through to project completion.Act as the primary technical authority on site for MEP and rail systems matters.Candidate RequirementsDegree qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.Extensive experience in Metro, Transit, or Monorail projects, ideally on international assignments.Proven background in supervising installation, testing, and commissioning of MEP and railway systems.Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary system interfaces.Previous experience in a similar role on large‑scale rail or transit projects is essential.Monorail experience is highly desirable.Ability to work in a fast‑paced, site‑based environment with tight delivery timelines.Package & BenefitsNet monthly salary: €7,500 - €7,750Accommodation providedAnnual return international flightIncome tax covered locallyThe position is urgent, and interviews are expected to take place promptly