Railway Signalling Principal Engineer
City: Genova
Location: Genova, IT, 16129 Rozzano, IT, 20089 Napoli, IT, 80142 Roma, IT, 144
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Civil Engineering
Level of experience: Senior
Mission
The Railway Signalling Principal Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient design, integration, and lifecycle management of railway signalling systems across all projects. This role provides high‐level technical leadership, establishes engineering standards, and drives innovation in signalling technologies. The Principal Engineer guarantees compliance with industry regulations and operational safety requirements while guiding multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders toward optimal technical solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the definition, review, and approval of signalling system architectures (e.g., interlocking, ERTMS/ETCS, CBTC, train detection, ATP/ATO). #LI-AU5
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., CENELEC EN 50126/8/9).
- Act as Technical Authority for signalling across multiple projects, ensuring consistency of design, processes, and deliverables.
- Oversee hazard analysis, safety cases, and RAMS documentation for safety‐critical systems.
Direct and validate signalling design activities, from concept through detailed design and testing.
Provide expert oversight on system interfaces (e.g., rolling stock, telecoms, power, OCC/SCADA).
Lead configuration management and change control for signalling systems.
Support integration, testing, verification, and commissioning activities on site.
Support and lead the Railway Engineering Team in Technical Activities related to Railway and Metro Signalling Systems (e.g. Computer-Based Interlocking, Radio Block Center, ...)
Work closely with other departments, such as civil (structural) and system design and Work Supervision, to ensure effective system integration and functionality.
Education
Master's Degree in Engineering General or Electronic/TLC Engineering
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Signalling Subsystems and their configuration or design or testing.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams with authority and clarity.
- Effective collaboration with clients, suppliers, authorities, and certification entities.
- Passionate about Railway Technologies and Signalling Systems.
- Willingness to learn other subsystems.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in system architecture, functional safety, redundancy principles, and fail-safe design.
- In-depth knowledge of signalling (ETCS L1 and L2, CBTC, LRT) and system architectures.
- Proficiency with signalling standards, safety regulations, and CENELEC processes.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant with the Italian Law n. 68/99.
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