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.

The Depot Specialist is responsible for ensuring the readiness, functionality, and optimization of depot facilities and systems in support of new rolling stock introduction and rail system enhancements. This role includes overseeing depot layout upgrades, maintenance equipment selection, operational workflows, and integration with wider network systems. The Depot Specialist acts as a key link between engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and project teams to guarantee that depot solutions are robust, compliant, and futureproof.

• Conduct detailed assessments of current and planned depot facilities to identify gaps, capacity needs, and improvement opportunities in relation to new rolling stock and enhanced operations.
• Develop requirements and contribute to the planning and design of depot layout, maintenance tracks, buildings, and equipment specification.
• Oversee the integration of depot systems—including signalling, power supply, lifting and inspection equipment, washing plants, and automated control systems—with both legacy and new rolling stock.
• Facilitate technical interface between depot facilities and line operations, ensuring accessible, efficient, and safe train movements.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, participate in vendor evaluations, and review supplier proposals for depot equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure solutions are aligned with project objectives, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead or contribute to commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover of completed depot facilities and equipment, collaborating closely with maintenance and operational teams.
• Support the development and delivery of staff training, O&M manuals, and depot operating procedures.
• Ensure depot designs, operations, and processes meet all relevant safety, technical, and environmental standards.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures to enhance depot safety and operational efficiency.
• Drive ongoing improvements to depot utilization, workflow, and maintenance support in response to operational feedback and project learning.
• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders—operations, rolling stock, project management, and external authorities—to ensure depot objectives are achieved in line with broader project milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Rail Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience of relevant experience in similar rail projects.
• Demonstrable experience in rail depot design, operations, or maintenance facility projects, ideally with exposure to rolling stock introduction and system enhancements.
• Strong understanding of depot systems integration, layout principles, and rail-specific operational workflows.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, facility layouts, and O&M technical requirements.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to engage diverse technical and operational teams.
• Detail-focused with excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Experience with depot automation, digital maintenance management, or major asset transition projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and industry codes applicable to depot operations and safety.
• Preferably with UAE or GCC experience.

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