Track & 3rd Rail Engineer

About the role

Alstom Grid is seeking a Track & 3rd Rail Engineer to support the Riyadh Metro Line 2 Extension. The role involves designing, coordinating and supporting the construction of slab track systems and 750 V DC third‑rail power supply.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review track alignment layouts, geometry and special trackwork designs.
• Design and coordinate ballastless (slab) track systems for at‑grade, elevated and underground sections.
• Verify track clearances, dynamic envelopes and maintenance access requirements.
• Design and review 750 V DC third‑rail systems, including conductor rail arrangements, expansion joints and sectioning plans.
• Review civil interfaces affecting track installation, tolerances and alignment.
• Coordinate third‑rail support assemblies, insulators, protection boards and fastening systems.
• Manage interfaces with Civil, Traction Power, Signalling, Rolling Stock and Systems Integration teams.
• Participate in design review meetings with clients, consultants and approval authorities.
• Provide technical support during construction, site inspections, testing and commissioning.
• Support the preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, technical reports and risk assessments.

Required profile

• Engineering background with interest in railway track and power‑rail systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to support on‑site activities and commissioning phases.
• Strong attention to technical detail and documentation.

Required skills

• Slab track systems
• Bentley
• MicroStation
• 750 V DC third‑rail systems
• Track alignment layouts
• OpenTrack
• Track geometry design
• OpenRail
• Railway standards
• AutoCAD