Dubai Metro and Rail Infrastructure Design Director

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 613,800 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborate with international experts

Drive innovation in urban mobility infrastructure

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Metro and Rail Infrastructure Design Director in Dubai to lead complex metro and railway infrastructure projects. This senior role involves ensuring comprehensive design management, compliance with UAE regulations, and integrating multidisciplinary designs across major transportation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15+ years of experience in rail design. Join us to work on transformative infrastructure projects and advance your career with a globally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in metro or railway infrastructure design and management.
• Proven leadership of large-scale rail or metro projects in the Middle East or GCC region.
• In-depth knowledge of station design, track systems, viaducts, bridges, and underground works.

Responsibilities

• Direct the complete design development process for metro and railway infrastructure projects.
• Lead integration of civil, structural, geotechnical, MEP, and tunneling design components.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as AREMA, UIC, AASHTO.

Skills

Advanced railway infrastructure planning and design governance

Multidisciplinary coordination and technical integration capability

Risk management and value engineering expertise

Regulatory compliance and contract administration knowledge

Strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Chartered or Professional Engineer status preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

BIM platforms

GIS

Structural analysis tools

Job description

Parsons seeks a Metro and Rail Infrastructure Design Director in Dubai to lead complex metro and railway infrastructure projects. This senior role involves ensuring comprehensive design management, compliance with UAE regulations, and integrating multidisciplinary designs across major transportation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15+ years of experience in rail design. Join us to work on transformative infrastructure projects and advance your career with a globally recognized firm.