Power & SCADA Design Expert (Rail)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Power & SCADA Design Expert to lead the design and engineering of railway power supply and SCADA systems for major rail and transportation projects.

You will coordinate across signalling, communications, track, civil, MEP and systems integration disciplines, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/EN standards, and produce system architectures, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in railway power supply system design, SCADA engineering, and electrical systems integration.
• Experience delivering Metro, Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), or Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Strong knowledge of railway traction power systems, auxiliary power distribution, substations, SCADA architecture, electrical protection systems, and control systems.
• Experience preparing detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, calculations, and interface documentation.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, EN standards and other industry codes.
• Strong coordination across multidisciplinary teams in complex rail projects.
• UAE or GCC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of railway power supply systems, including traction and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop Power & SCADA system designs for Metro, Railway, HSR, LRT, and APM projects.
• Prepare system architecture, single-line diagrams, design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including signalling, communications, track, civil, structural, MEP, and systems integration disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in interface management, design reviews, testing and commissioning planning, and system integration activities.

Skills

Power & SCADA design

Railway traction power systems

Electrical protection systems

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries Delivering world-class transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions Be part of shaping the future of sustainable mobility through innovative rail systems

About SJ Group

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management. Our Transportation business continues to support major rail, metro, airport, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, helping deliver safe, sustainable, and future-ready mobility solutions.

About the Role

We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced professionals for the position of Power & SCADA Design Expert to support upcoming major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, engineering, and integration of railway power supply and SCADA systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of modern rail networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of railway power supply systems, including traction and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop Power & SCADA system designs for Metro, Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Prepare system architecture, single-line diagrams, design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including signalling, communications, track, civil, structural, MEP, and systems integration disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in interface management, design reviews, testing and commissioning planning, and system integration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in railway power supply system design, SCADA engineering, and electrical systems integration.
• Proven experience delivering Metro, Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT), or Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Strong knowledge of railway traction power systems, auxiliary power distribution, substations, SCADA architecture, electrical protection systems, and control systems.
• Experience preparing detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, calculations, and interface documentation.
• Familiarity with international railway standards such as IEC, IEEE, EN, and other relevant industry codes.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination within complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within international engineering consultancy environments is highly desirable.
• UAE or GCC project experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, resilient, and future-ready transportation systems across more than 40 countries. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and contribute to landmark rail and infrastructure projects that are transforming mobility across the region.

Additional Information

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!

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.