Railway Systems Leader

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

 

The Rail System Leader will play a key role in our major projects. She/he will implement and foster effective collaboration across all project teams, working closely with discipline leads to review, coordinate and align project designs throughout the various configuration states. This position ensures rigorous design compliance with all project and local regulatory requirements across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including Civil, Structural, Track, Signalling, Communications, Rolling Stock, Power Distribution, SCADA, Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS), Platform Screen Doors (PSD) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Earthing and Bonding, operation safety. Furthermore, the Engineering Manager will actively collaborate with Client and key stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and systems engineering direction across all project systems and disciplines.
• Develop and maintain the System Engineering Management Plan defining requirements management, verification, and validation processes.
• Lead requirements development, analysis, and allocation from top-level system requirements down to subsystem specifications.
• Oversee technical design reviews and ensure design solutions meet functional, performance, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate systems engineering activities with Interface & Integration Manager, and sub-systems leads.
• Establish system architecture and ensure coherent technical design across rolling stock, signaling, power, and facility systems.
• Lead trade studies and technical assessments to support design decisions and optimize system performance.
• Manage requirements traceability and ensure verification and validation activities demonstrate compliance.
• Coordinate technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for system-level technical risks.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and evaluating contractor proposals.
• Provide technical guidance on operational concepts including degraded mode operations and emergency procedures.
• Mentor and develop systems engineering capabilities within the project team.
• Ensure that system integration strategies align with local standards, local regulatory requirements, and regional best practices.
• Support coordination with local authorities, MTR Corporation, and regional stakeholders as required.

Experiences and skills

• Proven experience working on Multi-Disciplines Rail and Mass Transit projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the main types of subsystems: track, CBTC/GOA4 / ERTMS, PSY/OCS 25 kV AC / 1,500 V DC...
• Proven track record in multi-discipline engineering management in metro / railway infrastructures in South-East Asia and preferably in Hong Kong
• Strong Systems Engineering and Project Assurance background.
•  Knowledge of requirements management, V&V, safety assurance and their use on Metro / railway projects.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations including new HK standards
• Strategic and detailed understanding of innovative methods of project delivery, staging, planning, testing and commissioning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, clear and concise; good presentation skills and competent computer skills.
• Collaborative behavior : Collaborates effectively with internal departments and maintains professional communication with clients and suppliers
• English – native or International Professional Proficiency, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) – preferred