Systems Interface Engineer

Overview

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 20,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Systems Interface Engineer for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) Package CP106 (E&M Systems and Track Works). The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading and coordinating all internal and external interfaces to ensure seamless integration and compatibility across various railway systems and with other project stakeholders. This position requires a deep understanding of railway systems, robust technical expertise, exceptional communication, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and facilitate complex interactions.

Interface Leadership & Management:

• Lead the interface and integration activities to achieve timely submission of all related deliverables on projects.
• Chair interface and integration meetings, ensuring clear objectives and actionable outcomes.
• Represent the Company’s interest in interface or other relevant meetings.
• Manage, facilitate, and coordinate the exchanges of information between all engineering parties.
• Assist engineers within the interface and Integration team in their duties and for the timely deliveries of their works
• Assist Interface/Integration manager on other interface and integration related task for other projects as requested and required

Interface Identification & Documentation:

• Proactively identify, analyse, and define all critical interfaces between CP106's E&M systems (Signaling, Telecommunication, Power Supply, OCS, AFC, PSD, MMS, MVDE) and Track Works, and with Rolling Stock and other external Interface Contractors.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and formalization of all interface-related documents including Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Responsible for maintaining interface management tools and processes, including interface matrices, interface registers, and Interface Requirement Registers.
• Ensure the timely deliveries of the Interface deliverables for all related interfaces.

Technical Conflict Resolution, Proactive Management & Reporting:

• Analyse technical discrepancies, gaps and/or potential clashes arising from interfaces, proposing and negotiating effective solutions to ensure system compatibility and operational integrity.
• Assist the sub-systems engineers in the resolution of disagreements and conflicts by offering practical interface solutions.
• Be proactive and anticipate any potential interfacing issues so that related parties have ample time to define a solution and come to an agreement.
• Escalate any critical issues or blocking points related to system interface and integration to management promptly.
• Provide interface engineering support during all project phases, including preliminary design, pre-final design, final design, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on all interface-related matters, including status updates, risks, issues, and resolutions, to the System Integration department and relevant stakeholders
• Promote a positive cooperative relationship with all project stakeholders.
• Support project safety initiatives, ensuring interface solutions contribute to overall system safety.

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferably PCAB License holder in Philippines

Experience:

• Progressive proven experience in systems engineering or interface management, with significant experience in large-scale railway or complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in leading and managing interfaces primarily between railway E&M disciplines (e.g., Signaling, Power Supply, Telecommunications, Track, Rolling Stock, and their inherent interfaces with civil structures).
• Experience on subway or metro projects in Southeast Asia is preferred
• Professional Engineering License is preferred

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of railway E&M systems and their related interfaces
• Familiarity with relevant international railway standards

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities to identify and resolve complex interface issues.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in interface management tools and software - Requirement Management and Interface management via ComplyPro/DOORS will be an advantage.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a collaborative leader within a multidisciplinary team in a demanding project environment.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English