Rail Systems Integration Engineer

NES Fircroft
Madrid, Spain
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Network Interface Controllers Interoperability S Interface Systems Integration

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a pivotal role in coordinating rail systems integration activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless delivery from design through to construction and handover.

Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will be responsible for managing critical interfaces between railway systems, civil works, stations, contractors, designers and client stakeholders., As a Rail Systems Integration Engineer, you will support the successful integration of complex railway systems by managing technical interfaces, assurance activities and stakeholder coordination across the project lifecycle., Systems Integration & Interface Management

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of the project’s Interface Management Plan.
  • Manage railway systems integration activities from design through to construction and commissioning.
  • Develop and maintain Functional Specifications, Architecture Specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
  • Ensure consistency and alignment across multiple rail systems and disciplines.
  • Support the delivery of reliability, safety, interoperability and security assurance activities.
  • Coordinate design interfaces between rail systems, civil works, stations and third-party stakeholders.

Programme & Design Coordination

  • Work closely with the design supply chain to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of design outputs.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities in line with project programmes and budget requirements.
  • Collaborate with assurance, construction, logistics and delivery teams to resolve interface-related challenges.
  • Chair and facilitate systems integration and design coordination meetings.
  • Support change management, risk identification and opportunity management activities.
  • Provide technical input to commercial and contractual matters where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, designers and internal project teams.
  • Support interface resolution and technical decision-making across the programme.
  • Act as a key link between design and construction teams to ensure successful delivery.

Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience working on large, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
  • Proven background in systems integration, design coordination and interface management.
  • Knowledge of railway systems, operational requirements and integration processes.
  • Experience preparing and managing technical assurance documentation., * Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution.
  • Knowledge of:
  • RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability)
  • Railway System Safety
  • Interoperability requirements
  • Security Management
  • Relevant rail industry regulations and standards, including CDM, CSM and RIR, * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach.
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
  • Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Motivated and enthusiastic team player.

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant rail infrastructure project.
  • Exposure to complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive project environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.

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Organization NES Fircroft

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