SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, preferably within the railway industry, to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and/or supervising the construction of railway maintenance facilities and associated infrastructure. This role emphasizes civil engineering expertise in the context of large-scale railway operations, with a particular focus on ensuring that maintenance facilities are well-integrated into the broader railway system.

• Lead the civil engineering supervision for railway maintenance facilities, including depots, workshops, storage yards, and other essential infrastructure.
• Manage and oversee the execution of major infrastructure projects related to maintenance facilities, ensuring design integrity, constructability, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and project staff, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil works within broader railway network designs
• Oversee the technical aspects of the design, focusing on geotechnical, structural, drainage, and transport elements critical to the functionality of maintenance facilities.
• Ensure the integration of maintenance facilities with operational railway systems, considering factors like accessibility, track alignment, maintenance equipment requirements, and safety
• Provide expertise in how maintenance facilities should be designed to ensure operational efficiency, including alignment with operational schedules, equipment needs, and future expansion.
• Ensure compliance with international and local standards, regulations, and best practices in civil engineering and railway operations
• Monitor and enforce quality control procedures to maintain high standards of engineering design and construction.
• Conduct inspections of construction activities, reviewing both design execution and the performance of contractors and subcontractors.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure that the design and execution of maintenance facilities align with project goals and client requirements.
• Attend project meetings, manage project documentation, and provide regular status updates to clients and senior management.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve technical issues and mitigate risks that could affect the design, schedule, or budget.

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in major infrastructure projects preferably in the railway indsutry with emphasis on maintenance facilities as part of a supervision or design team
• Have completed at least one design-build transit project within the last 10 years
• Should have completed at least one design-build transit project within the last 10 years
• Have work experience in Saudi Arabia or another GCC country
• Hold a professional registration in engineering.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.