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Design Lead - Network Operations Plan

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. Careers

Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experience

10 - 15 years

Roles & Responsibilities

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

  • Review and provide comments on Compilation and maintenance of Network Operations plan.
  • Liaise with Client on approvals process.
  • Liaise with Contractor and Independent Safety Assessor on submittals review and approval.
  • Responsible for the modelling and timetable assessment activity
  • Modelling and simulation process are to be monitored to support the development of analysis in certain phase.
  • Effectively use of RailPlan tool for performance modelling , or similar software package
  • Effectively use ATTUne for timetable modelling. or similar software package
  • Identify and address conflicts on the network for the provisioning of passing loops and double tracking.
  • Manage both tools (RailPlan & ATTUne) simultaneously for rapid iteration during feasibility development stages.
  • Able to understand combination of both tools which will differ in each difference phase of the rail project i.e.
    • Preliminary run times and energy use
    • Updated alignment and rolling stock.
    • Further modelling update to reflect updated inputs e.g. Track alignment or rolling stock changes.
    • Performance modelling would be undertaken to further support the infrastructure development.
    • Further Railplan analyses validating the ATTune timetable construct for signaling constraints and level crossing etc. undertaken to support updated design.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in civil /transportation engineering or related field
  • MSc in relevant field would be favorable.
  • Experience in Freight and Passenger /High Speed Rail service
  • Experience in train services and method of operation (scheduling, route, rolling stock, train configurations etc. in Network Operations Plan
  • Strong knowledge of railway operations plans with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Understanding of safety regulations and railway standards.
  • Experience in reviewing submittals on service requirements, rolling stock information, safety systems, communications systems, interface arrangements, contingency and recovery, emergency management plans, safety & environmental risk assessments.
  • Ability to coordinate a team of engineers and delegate duties as appropriate.