EOI - OCS / SCADA / Communication Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering consultancy is seeking an OCS / SCADA / Communication Engineer in Dubai to lead technical delivery and coordination of systems related to metro projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in related fields, with a proven background in GCC projects, particularly with RTA exposure. This is a full-time position, and offers a stimulating environment focused on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in rail/metro OCS, SCADA, and communication systems.
• Proven track record on GCC-based metro/rail projects; RTA experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, and EN.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, implementation, and testing of OCS, SCADA, and telecom systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and OEMs to align interfaces.
• Ensure systems meet RTA requirements, safety standards, and operational KPIs.

Skills

Coordination skills

Reporting

Interface management

Education

MSc/BSc in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering

Job description

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EOI - OCS / SCADA / Communication Engineer

Apply locations Dubai time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: October 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR111730

SJ Overview: Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy, headquartered in Singapore. With over 16,000 employees across 120+ offices worldwide, SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time, UAE-based, and require strong GCC experience, with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.

About the Role: The OCS / SCADA / Communication Engineer will lead the technical delivery and coordination of Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and communications subsystems. The role is integral to ensuring successful integration across various rolling stock and infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage design, implementation, and testing of OCS, SCADA, and telecom systems
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and OEMs to align interfaces
• Ensure systems meet RTA requirements, safety standards, and operational KPIs
• Conduct technical reviews, interface assessments, and performance validations
• Support integration of control systems into the central operational architecture

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in rail/metro OCS, SCADA, and communication systems
• Proven track record on GCC-based metro/rail projects; RTA experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, and EN
• Strong coordination, reporting, and interface management skills

Why Join Us?

At Surbana Jurong, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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About Us

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.

SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.