Systems Interface Engineer

Overview

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 lead and coordinate all internal and external interfaces to ensure seamless integration across railway systems and with project stakeholders. The role requires deep knowledge of railway systems, strong technical expertise, exceptional communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex interactions.

• 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 interests in interface or other relevant meetings.
• Manage, facilitate, and coordinate exchanges of information between all engineering parties.
• Assist engineers within the interface and Integration team in their duties and for timely deliveries of their work.
• Assist Interface/Integration manager on other interface and integration related tasks for other projects as requested and required.
• Identify, analyze, 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 development, maintenance, and formalization of all interface-related documents including Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Maintain interface management tools and processes, including interface matrices, interface registers, and Interface Requirement Registers.
• Ensure timely deliveries of the Interface deliverables for all related interfaces.
• Analyze technical discrepancies, gaps and/or potential clashes arising from interfaces, proposing and negotiating effective solutions to ensure system compatibility and operational integrity.
• Assist sub-systems engineers in resolving disagreements and conflicts by offering practical interface solutions.
• Be proactive to anticipate potential interfacing issues and allow time for solution definition and agreement among parties.
• Escalate critical issues or blocking points related to system interface and integration to management promptly.
• Provide interface engineering support during all project phases (preliminary design to commissioning).
• Prepare and submit regular reports on interface-related matters, including status updates, risks, issues, and resolutions, to the System Integration department and 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 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 leading and managing interfaces between railway E&M disciplines (Signaling, Power Supply, Telecommunications, Track, Rolling Stock, and related civil interfaces).
  • 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 interfaces.
  • Familiarity with relevant international railway standards.
• Skills:
  • Analytical and critical thinking to identify and resolve complex interface issues.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in interface management tools; familiarity with Requirement Management and Interface management via ComplyPro/DOORS is an advantage.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a collaborative leader in a multidisciplinary, demanding project environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Fluent in English.

• Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

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