Track & 3rd Rail Engineer

About the role

Alstom is seeking a Track & 3rd Rail Engineer to support the Riyadh Metro Line 2 Extension. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, coordinate and construct trackwork and 750 V DC third‑rail systems for at‑grade, elevated and underground sections.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review track alignment layouts, track geometry and special trackwork designs.
• Design and coordinate ballastless (slab) track systems for various alignments.
• 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.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as drawings, technical reports and risk assessments.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience or understanding of metro or railway track design, including slab track and 750 V DC third‑rail systems.
• Familiarity with EN, IEC and project‑specific railway standards.
• Strong ability to manage railway system interfaces and resolve technical issues.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Bentley OpenRail / OpenTrack
• MicroStation
• Track alignment and geometry design
• Slab track system design
• 750 V DC third‑rail system design
• Design review and technical documentation