Lead Surveyor Engineer Public Transport Sustainable Mobility Cairo Egypt Full Time

Role Overview

Join SYSTRA, a global leader in engineering consultancy specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility solutions. With a workforce exceeding 10,300 professionals worldwide, SYSTRA delivers safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure projects. This Lead Surveyor Engineer position focuses on Section 5 of a major transportation initiative in Cairo, Egypt, requiring advanced expertise in surveying engineering, geospatial data management, and construction layout for railway and metro systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey teams executing topographic surveys, control network establishment, and as-built verification for transport infrastructure projects.
• Manage geodetic control using GNSS/GPS, total stations, and precision leveling instruments to ensure millimeter-level accuracy.
• Oversee construction staking for track alignment, station structures, tunnels, and viaducts in compliance with international railway standards.
• Process and validate survey data using AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS platforms, and BIM coordination tools for integration into digital twin models.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, and construction contractors to resolve geometric discrepancies and maintain schedule adherence.
• Prepare survey reports, method statements, and quality assurance documentation aligned with ISO 9001 and project-specific QA/QC plans.
• Implement health, safety, and environment (HSE) protocols during field operations in active construction zones.

Requirements

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying Engineering, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering with survey specialization.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in large-scale infrastructure surveying, including rail/metro projects.
• Proven expertise with Leica/Trimble/Topcon robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, and UAV photogrammetry.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS/QGIS, and 12d Model or similar terrain modeling software.
• Deep understanding of coordinate reference systems, map projections, geoid models, and transformation parameters for Egyptian survey grid.
• Experience with BIM workflows, clash detection, and 4D scheduling integration.
• Knowledge of EN 13848, UIC 719, and Egyptian Code for Railway Engineering track geometry tolerances.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities for multicultural field crews.
• Excellent technical communication for reporting to senior management and client representatives.
• Analytical problem-solving under time-critical constraints in dynamic construction environments.
• Adaptability to shift work, night operations, and remote site conditions.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in survey technology and digital delivery.

Why This Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative mobility projects shaping Cairo's urban future. As part of SYSTRA's global center of excellence for rail engineering, you will work on high-profile metro extensions and monorail systems that redefine sustainable public transport in the region. The role provides exposure to cutting-edge survey technologies, digital engineering workflows, and international best practices within a collaborative, multicultural environment committed to engineering excellence and sustainable development.