Design Manager - SCADA ICA

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Design Manager for SCADA ICA with a deep background in automation, control systems, and infrastructure projects. You will guide design governance, system integration, and multidisciplinary coordination to meet project requirements and authority standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of design teams, technical reviews, and risk management across utilities, transportation, and civil infrastructure in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 15+ years in SCADA/ICA environments.
• Proven leadership in design management for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing skills and UAE/GCC project experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as SCADA/ICA technical authority interfacing with clients and authorities.
• Lead SCADA and ICA design, system integration, and design reviews.
• Oversee FAT/SAT, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across mechanical, electrical, ICT, ITS and civil disciplines.

Skills

SCADA design

ICA engineering

Instrumentation & control

Automation systems

System integration

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client-facing leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PFD/PE&D tools

Job description

Design Manager - SCADA ICA

Job Snapshot: Role: Design Manager - SCADA ICA Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering Experience: 15 years in SCADA, ICA, automation, infrastructure, utilities, or transportation projects Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Design Manager - SCADA ICA in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced automation and control systems leader who can manage SCADA and ICA design, engineering governance, system integration, technical reviews, commissioning support, and multidisciplinary coordination across infrastructure, utilities, water, wastewater, and transportation projects. This role is suited for a senior engineering professional with strong client‑facing capability, deep control systems knowledge, and proven experience leading design teams in complex UAE or GCC infrastructure environments.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering Salary: 38000-55000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Context

The Design Manager - SCADA ICA provides technical leadership for digital infrastructure and control system design where automation, instrumentation, system architecture, safety logic, testing, commissioning, and stakeholder approvals must be carefully aligned. The role helps ensure that SCADA and ICA solutions meet project specifications, authority requirements, performance expectations, safety standards, and integration needs across mechanical, electrical, MEP, ICT, ITS, civil, and utility interfaces. By leading engineers, reviewing contractor submissions, managing risks, and supporting procurement and commissioning, this position strengthens technical quality and delivery confidence on major Dubai infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the SCADA and ICA technical authority and primary interface with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and authorities during project execution.
• Resolve complex technical issues related to SCADA, instrumentation, control, automation, and system integration.
• Lead and manage SCADA and ICA engineering teams, providing technical direction, mentoring, review, and resource coordination.
• Guide internal engineering resources to achieve project objectives, design milestones, technical quality, and delivery requirements.
• Lead development, review, and approval of SCADA and ICA system designs, control philosophies, system architectures, Functional Design Specifications, and contractor submissions.
• Ensure SCADA and ICA designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, authority standards, and relevant industry practices.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables including PFDs, P and IDs, I/O schedules, Cause and Effect matrices, interlock diagrams, logic diagrams, Functional Design Specifications, and pressure safety valve sizing where applicable.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across mechanical, electrical, MEP, ICT, ITS, and civil disciplines to ensure proper integration of SCADA and ICA systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing of SCADA and ICA systems.
• Support development of Project Execution Plans, QA and QC plans, and HSE procedures related to SCADA and ICA work scopes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to develop project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and technical work plans.
• Manage technical risks, design changes, technical commitments, system performance requirements, and mitigation actions.
• Lead and participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and other safety reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement activities by preparing tender documentation, Bills of Quantities, scope of work documents, and technical specifications.
• Conduct technical evaluations of vendor submissions, automation systems, control equipment, and related technical proposals.
• Monitor technical progress, key milestones, project risks, and design deliverables, providing clear reporting and corrective actions where required.
• Promote technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in SCADA, industrial automation, control systems, and digital infrastructure solutions.
• Present design solutions clearly to clients, authorities, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate design review, construction supervision, commissioning, and handover support for SCADA and ICA systems.
• Maintain strong discipline governance to ensure engineering outputs are accurate, coordinated, compliant, and suitable for project delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in SCADA system design, SCADA integration, instrumentation and control systems, automation, or ICA engineering.
• Strong experience on large infrastructure, utilities, water, wastewater, transportation, or smart infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in design and delivery of SCADA and ICA projects across multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong background in design, design review, construction supervision, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and technical acceptance processes.
• Previous experience in a lead engineering, discipline management, or design management role.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and software related to SCADA, ICA, automation, control systems, and digital platforms.
• Experience with automation software, digital platforms, and control system configuration tools.
• Confident client-facing professional with the ability to present design solutions, resolve technical concerns, and represent the discipline in meetings.
• Prior UAE or GCC experience in a similar role is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership is preferred.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices in SCADA and ICA systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital delivery for ICA systems is beneficial.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage technical risk, lead design teams, support project budgets, and maintain delivery discipline across multiple interfaces.

Skills Set

• SCADA design
• ICA engineering
• Instrumentation and control
• Automation systems
• Control systems
• System integration
• Smart infrastructure
• Water infrastructure
• Wastewater infrastructure
• Transportation systems
• Utilities projects
• Control philosophies
• System architecture
• Functional Design Specifications
• PFD review
• P and ID review
• I/O schedules
• Cause and Effect matrices
• Interlock diagrams
• Logic diagrams
• PSV sizing
• FAT
• SAT
• Testing and commissioning
• Construction supervision support
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Mechanical interface
• Electrical interface
• MEP interface
• ICT interface
• ITS interface
• Civil interface
• HAZOP
• HAZID
• Safety reviews
• Project Execution Plans
• QA and QC plans
• HSE procedures
• Tender documentation
• Bills of Quantities
• Scope of Work
• Technical specifications
• Vendor technical evaluation
• Design risk management
• Design change control
• Technical progress reporting
• BIM for ICA
• Digital delivery
• GCC infrastructure projects
• Dubai infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

This role offers a senior SCADA and ICA professional the opportunity to lead technical delivery for advanced infrastructure projects in Dubai where automation, control systems, digital integration, safety, and authority compliance are central to successful project outcomes. The position provides strong exposure to design management, system integration, client interface, commissioning support, vendor evaluations, and multidisciplinary coordination. It is a strong fit for engineering leaders who want to shape smart infrastructure solutions and guide high-performing technical teams.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global infrastructure, engineering, planning, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, utilities, smart infrastructure, urban development, and civil engineering programs. In Dubai, Parsons Corporation contributes to complex projects where technical quality, digital delivery, safety, automation, and integrated infrastructure performance are essential. The company offers opportunities for engineering professionals who want to lead innovative solutions and support future‑ready infrastructure across the region.