EMC Expert - Rail Systems

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an EMC Expert - Rail Systems to enhance railway performance through effective technical direction. This role requires a minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in EMC and related fields, focusing on managing electromagnetic compatibility, noise, and vibration in rail projects.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure in Dubai, facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and integration across all railway systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding engineering.
• Proven experience on large-scale rail infrastructure programmes.
• Strong technical background managing complex engineering scopes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical direction on electromagnetic compatibility and noise requirements.
• Develop and implement EMC management plans and compliance frameworks.
• Lead technical reviews and quality checks to ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Electromagnetic compatibility

EMC management plans

Stray current management

Earthing and bonding

Noise and vibration control

Rail systems engineering

Simulation tools

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: EMC Expert - Rail Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years of EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding, and noise and vibration engineering experience
Job Type: Full‑time

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering
• Salary: 30,000 – 45,000 AED (estimated; confirm final offer with employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Context

The EMC Expert – Rail Systems will support Parsons in delivering a high‑performance railway program by providing technical direction across design, analysis, integration, testing, commissioning and compliance stages. The role focuses on ensuring that EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding and noise and vibration requirements are properly planned, coordinated, verified and integrated with signalling, telecom, power, rolling stock, SCADA, AFC, airport interfaces and other critical rail systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical direction on electromagnetic compatibility, stray current management, earthing and bonding and noise and vibration requirements across all project phases.
• Develop and implement EMC management plans, stray current control strategies, earthing and bonding schemes and technical compliance frameworks.
• Lead technical reviews, engineering audits, design assessments and quality checks to ensure alignment with contractual requirements and international standards.
• Identify risks related to EMC interference, stray current, system compatibility, vibration impacts and operational performance, then define practical mitigation measures.
• Review and approve technical specifications, design drawings, calculations, modelling outputs, engineering reports and contractor documentation.
• Apply advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict and analyze EMC behaviour, stray current performance, noise and vibration impact and system interaction.
• Coordinate EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding and noise and vibration requirements across rail infrastructure and systemwide disciplines.
• Manage technical interfaces with signalling systems, ATC, CBTC, telecom, power supply, rolling stock, SCADA, AFC, depot systems and operational control systems.
• Support integration with airport systems, passenger flow requirements and baggage handling systems where applicable.
• Contribute to rolling stock interface definition for express rail services to ensure compatibility with infrastructure and system requirements.
• Align technical delivery with systems engineering processes including requirements management, verification, validation, traceability and compliance reporting.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities, including development of test plans, procedures, inspection requirements, validation methods and compliance checks.
• Review test results, identify non‑conformances, recommend corrective actions and confirm that system performance meets project requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, consultants, clients and stakeholders to maintain integration quality, schedule alignment and delivery progress.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, compliance updates, audit findings and recommendations for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, technical methodologies, project controls and multidisciplinary coordination practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding and noise and vibration engineering within rail or transportation projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations in the GCC or international markets.
• Proven experience on large‑scale metro, subway, express railway or major rail infrastructure programmes.
• Strong technical background in managing complex infrastructure engineering scopes across design, integration, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of EMC standards and regulations, including IEC, EN and IEEE standards.
• Experience using advanced modelling and simulation tools for EMC, stray current, noise and vibration and system performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of rail systems integration, including signalling, telecom, power, rolling stock, SCADA, AFC and operational interfaces.
• Experience with airport integration, passenger flow interfaces and baggage handling systems coordination will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with rolling stock requirements for express services and related infrastructure interfaces.
• Experience preparing and executing test plans, validation procedures, compliance checks and commissioning documentation.
• Client‑facing consultancy experience with strong stakeholder management and technical presentation capability.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, requirements management, verification and validation.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, reporting, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of project delivery processes, construction management, budget control, cost considerations and large‑scale programme execution.

Skills Set

• Electromagnetic compatibility
• EMC management plans
• Stray current management
• Earthing and bonding
• Noise and vibration control
• Rail systems engineering
• Rail infrastructure
• Express railway systems
• Metro and subway projects
• EMC modelling
• Simulation tools
• System performance analysis
• IEC standards
• EN standards
• IEEE standards
• Systems engineering
• Requirements management
• Verification and validation
• Rail system integration
• Signalling systems
• ATC
• CBTC
• Telecom systems
• Power supply systems
• Rolling stock interface
• SCADA
• AFC systems
• Airport integration
• Passenger flow interface
• Baggage handling systems
• Testing and commissioning
• Test plans
• Compliance verification
• Technical audits
• Quality reviews
• Risk mitigation
• Contractor coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Technical reporting
• Presentation skills
• Cost control awareness
• Large‑scale programme delivery

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior technical role within Dubai’s civil engineering and rail infrastructure sector, requiring specialist expertise in EMC, stray current, earthing and bonding and systemwide integration. The position is ideal for a rail systems expert who wants to influence complex technical decisions, support safe and reliable railway operations and work with multidisciplinary teams on high‑value transportation infrastructure.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, defence, environmental and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector programmes with innovative solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability and long‑term infrastructure performance.