Rail Signalling & Telecom Expert

Reference: 327711596
Type: Contract
Position: Rail Signalling & Telecom Expert - Tanzania
Location: Tanzania
Industry: Engineering
Salary: US$5000 - US$6500 per month + Plus accomodation

Rail Signalling & Telecommunications Engineer - Tanzania

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Signalling & Telecommunications Engineer to join the supervision team for a major railway rehabilitation programme in Tanzania.

The project covers the rehabilitation of approximately 840 km of railway between Dar es Salaam and Tabora, incorporating extensive track, infrastructure, signalling and telecommunications works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced railway systems professional to take a key technical role on a major international infrastructure programme, with responsibility for the supervision, integration, testing and commissioning of critical signalling and telecommunications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review signalling and telecommunications designs against client requirements, approved specifications and relevant international standards
• Review telecom network architecture, including fibre-optic networks, backbone transmission systems, communication towers, PABX and radio systems
• Coordinate interfaces between signalling, telecommunications, track, civil works, power systems and rolling stock
• Support the integration of signalling systems including ETCS, CBTC, conventional interlocking, CTC and dispatching systems, where applicable
• Review contractor shop drawings, technical submissions, method statements and material documentation
• Monitor contractor submissions and approvals against the overall project programme
• Supervise installation works and verify that workmanship, materials and equipment comply with approved designs and specifications
• Oversee system integration, functional testing, testing & commissioning and handover
• Review signalling and telecommunications Quality Assurance Plans and associated technical documentation
• Verify compatibility between new equipment and the existing railway infrastructure
• Ensure that signalling power supplies and associated infrastructure meet operational and system requirements
• Support the administration and technical implementation of works under FIDIC conditions of contract
• Coordinate closely with the client, contractor, local authorities and the wider multidisciplinary supervision team

Candidate Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience working on railway, metro, light rail or tram projects
• Proven experience in railway signalling and telecommunications
• Strong background in construction supervision, installation, systems integration, testing and commissioning
• Experience reviewing contractor shop drawings, designs and technical submissions
• Good technical understanding of fibre-optic networks, radio communications, signalling systems and associated power supplies
• Knowledge of ETCS, CBTC, CTC, conventional interlocking, SCADA or comparable railway control technologies
• Experience managing interfaces between signalling, telecoms, track, power, civil works and rolling stock
• Knowledge of relevant international railway and telecommunications standards
• Experience working under FIDIC contracts would be highly advantageous
• Previous international experience, particularly across Africa, Asia or other emerging railway markets, would be beneficial
• Strong written and spoken English

The Package

Up to USD $6,000 per month

Accommodation provided in addition to salary

Long-term international assignment

Major railway rehabilitation project

Opportunity to work with an established international engineering consultancy

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Railway, Signalling, Telecommunication, Telecom, S&T, ETCS, CBTC, Design Review, Construction Supervision, Consultant, Consultancy, International Rail, Africa, Tanzania, ODA, World Bank, ADB, FIDIC.

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialise in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on this and other senior international rail opportunities, please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones@ewi-group.com.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.