Systems Engineer (Testing & Commissioning)

Antal is partnering with a world-leading global PMC organization involved in large-scale railway and infrastructure projects across the globe.

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to lead and oversee all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities within major transit projects.

Job Title - Transportation Systems Engineer (Testing & Commissioning)

Location - Riyadh, KSA

Salary - Open to discussion

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all testing & commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, subsystem tests, integration testing, dynamic tests, system demonstrations, and trial running, ensuring full compliance with project requirements

• Review and validate testing plans, procedures, specifications, and commissioning documentation submitted by the Contractor

• Monitor performance of all transit systems during testing phases, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and RAMS requirements

• Coordinate interface testing across signalling/ATC, telecoms, rolling stock, power supply, PSDs, depot equipment, SCADA, fire/life-safety systems, and station subsystems.

• Participate in inspections, NCR management, and verification activities to ensure all system defects, non-conformities, and integration issues are properly addressed and closed.

• Confirm readiness of systems for trial operation, including emergency scenarios, degraded modes, evacuation procedures, and safety-critical behaviour

• Support operational readiness with Employer and O&M teams, ensuring alignment with procedures, maintenance concepts, and training requirements

• Produce detailed reports, test logs, verification records, risk assessments, and commissioning progress updates.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Railway Engineering, with 15+ years of experience.

• Extensive background in testing & commissioning metro systems including signaling, rolling stock, telecoms, SCADA, traction power, PSDs, and station systems.

• Strong understanding of system integration, dynamic testing, UTO principles, RAMS validation, and safety verification.

• Proven capability to review test documentation, commissioning plans, NCRs, V&V outputs, and performance data.

• Familiarity with safety standards (EN 50126/50129, NFPA 130), SIL classifications, and system assurance principles.

• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, validate performance, and recommend corrective actions.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills across stakeholders