Senior Rolling Stock Engineer

Shape the future of rail in Malaysia

At Mott MacDonald, we are a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to improving society through innovation, excellence, and sustainable solutions. As demand for rail and transport infrastructure continues to grow across the region, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Rolling Stock Engineer to join our expanding Malaysia team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the country's most significant rail and transport projects, working alongside industry-leading experts and global specialists. If you are driven by technical excellence, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Our Transport team brings together specialists across rolling stock, railway systems, mechanical, electrical, and fire engineering to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. From concept and design through to construction, testing and commissioning, we partner with clients to deliver safe, reliable and future-ready transport infrastructure.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will work closely with railway owners, operators, contractors, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support the successful delivery of rail projects across the region.

You will be involved in:

• Reviewing and verifying rolling stock and railway system designs


• Supporting testing, commissioning and validation activities


• Conducting manufacturing surveillance and quality assessments


• Preparing technical reports, submissions and engineering documentation


• Managing interfaces between contractors, manufacturers and authorities


• Identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure project objectives are met


• Contributing technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of railway and transport projects

This role offers excellent exposure to all phases of rail project delivery while providing opportunities to develop your expertise under the guidance of highly respected industry professionals.

About You

You are a motivated engineer with a passion for rail systems and a desire to contribute to industry-leading projects.

You'll bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline


• At least 5 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, maintenance, support, or delivery of rolling stock and railway systems


• Sound knowledge of railway mechanical and/or electrical systems within a consultancy, operator, contractor, or manufacturing environment


• Familiarity with local and international railway engineering standards


• Professional registration with the relevant local engineering institution


• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills in English


• The ability to communicate in Mandarin would be advantageous when working with Chinese-speaking clients and stakeholders

Experience within an engineering consultancy or involvement in major rail infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Why Join Mott MacDonald?

At Mott MacDonald, you'll do more than deliver projects. You'll help shape communities, connect people, and create lasting positive outcomes.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on high-profile rail and transport projects that make a real difference


• Exposure to global expertise and collaboration with international specialists


• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression


• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture


• The opportunity to contribute to an employee-owned organisation where everyone has a voice and a stake in our success


• Meaningful work aligned with our purpose of improving society through engineering and innovation

Join us and be part of a team that is helping define the future of transportation in Malaysia and beyond.