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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 standardsReview telecom network architecture, including fibre-optic networks, backbone transmission systems, communication towers, PABX and radio systemsCoordinate interfaces between signalling, telecommunications, track, civil works, power systems and rolling stockSupport the integration of signalling systems including ETCS, CBTC, conventional interlocking, CTC and dispatching systems, where applicableReview contractor shop drawings, technical submissions, method statements and material documentationMonitor contractor submissions and approvals against the overall project programmeSupervise installation works and verify that workmanship, materials and equipment comply with approved designs and specificationsOversee system integration, functional testing, testing & commissioning and handoverReview signalling and telecommunications Quality Assurance Plans and associated technical documentationVerify compatibility between new equipment and the existing railway infrastructureEnsure that signalling power supplies and associated infrastructure meet operational and system requirementsSupport the administration and technical implementation of works under FIDIC conditions of contractCoordinate 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 disciplineStrong experience working on railway, metro, light rail or tram projectsProven experience in railway signalling and telecommunicationsStrong background in construction supervision, installation, systems integration, testing and commissioningExperience reviewing contractor shop drawings, designs and technical submissionsGood technical understanding of fibre-optic networks, radio communications, signalling systems and associated power suppliesKnowledge of ETCS, CBTC, CTC, conventional interlocking, SCADA or comparable railway control technologiesExperience managing interfaces between signalling, telecoms, track, power, civil works and rolling stockKnowledge of relevant international railway and telecommunications standardsExperience working under FIDIC contracts would be highly advantageousPrevious international experience, particularly across Africa, Asia or other emerging railway markets, would be beneficialStrong 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(at)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.

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