Rail Track Technician / Track Layer - Rail Infrastructure

About the Role

This opportunity is based in Lusail, Qatar, within the rail and transport infrastructure sector. It is a full-time, onsite role assigned to a 15-month contract beginning October 2026, possibly extendable until December 2027. The role involves hands-on support for rail track installation, adjustment, and related infrastructure tasks within a major rail project.

Company Overview

SEGULA Technologies is an international engineering group operating across mobility, rail, energy, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors globally. With operations in over 30 countries, the company contributes to complex infrastructure and transportation projects worldwide. It values diversity and gender balance and employs over 15,000 professionals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, and adjustment of railway tracks.
• Lay tracks, rails, switches, and crossings accurately.
• Handle and position rails along with various track components effectively.
• Prepare track infrastructure prior to concrete pouring.
• Fit pipes, reservations, and other related track components.
• Install track equipment including cable provisions, drainage systems, rail encapsulation, buffer stops, and wheel stops.
• Carry out rail joint sealing, rail cutting, fixing, and joining tasks.
• Fit fishplates and related rail connectors.
• Safely use railway track tools and operate small powered equipment.
• Use specialized equipment such as rail drills, rail saws, coach-screw machines, and gauge and level adjustment tools.
• Follow directions provided by the Track Team Leader and Site Supervisor.
• Participate in toolbox talks and adhere strictly to all safety protocols.
• Comply with project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and observe designated site working hours.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions, damaged tools, or technical issues encountered.
• Accurately complete timesheets and record attendance at toolbox meetings.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven practical experience as a Rail Track Technician, Track Layer, or a similar role within railway, metro, tramway, or related track infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on involvement in track laying and alignment work.
• Solid knowledge of rail handling, installation, and use of railway track tools.
• Proficiency in fishplate installation and using track gauges and level-adjustment instruments.
• Ability to perform rail joint cutting, fixing, encapsulation, and joining activities.
• Validity of certifications for operating small powered equipment like rail saws, rail drills, or stressing tools is advantageous.
• Basic verbal and written English communication skills.
• Physical capability to perform rigorous manual outdoor labor.
• Ability to comprehend and apply technical instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Reliability, responsiveness, safety awareness, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Availability to work according to site-specific hours and shift patterns.

Additional Information

• The position requires relocation to Lusail, Qatar, for the entire contract duration.
• Completion of mandatory railway-network safety training is required prior to starting work onsite.
• This role is part of a large-scale project with potential extension beyond the initial 15-month assignment.