Rail Communications Expert - Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Involvement in major railway systems projects

Opportunities for technical leadership

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Rail Communications Expert - Systems in Dubai to lead the design and integration of rail communications systems for major infrastructure projects. The candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the AECO industry, including extensive knowledge of telecommunications and rail systems.

This role requires technical expertise in system integration, interface management, and compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of AECO or relevant industry experience, including 10 years in rail projects or rail operations.
• Master's degree, professional certification, or membership with a recognized engineering institute will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of international standards and best practices for rail communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of rail communications systems.
• Define system architecture, technical specifications, performance requirements, and interface requirements.
• Develop technical inputs for telecom networks and rail systems.

Skills

Rail communications systems

Telecommunications engineering

Telecom networks

Fiber optic systems

Radio systems

Public address systems

CCTV systems

Passenger information systems

Operational communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Rail Communications Expert - Systems

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Telecom Administration & Management

Experience: Minimum 15 years of AECO or relevant industry experience, including 10 years in rail projects or rail operations

Job Type: Full-time

<: 30,000 - 45,000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; confirmation with employer required)

Rail Communications Expert - Systems in Dubai is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced telecommunications and rail systems professional who can lead the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of communications systems for large-scale railway infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a senior expert with strong experience in rail telecom architecture, fiber optics, radio systems, CCTV, public address, passenger information systems, OCC integration, SCADA interfaces, AFC systems, and airport-integrated rail communication environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of rail communications systems across feasibility, detailed design, tender support, and delivery stages.
• Define system architecture, technical specifications, performance requirements, and interface requirements for railway communication systems.
• Develop technical inputs for telecom networks, fiber optic systems, radio systems, public address, CCTV, passenger information systems, and operational communications.
• Ensure rail communications systems are fully integrated with signalling, ATC, CBTC, SCADA, AFC, OCC, depot systems, rolling stock, and other rail subsystems.
• Support integration with relevant airport systems, including passenger information, operational communications, and baggage handling interfaces where applicable.
• Support preparation of Design and Construct tender documentation, including technical specifications, performance criteria, and interface definitions.
• Coordinate interface management activities and support alignment with project interface procedures and Interface Control Documents.
• Support systems engineering processes including requirements management, verification, validation, traceability, and configuration control.
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify technical risks related to communication networks, system integration, operational interfaces, and performance requirements.
• Recommend practical mitigation measures to resolve communication system risks and maintain project delivery quality.
• Review technical documentation, contractor submissions, design reports, system architecture drawings, and communication interface requirements.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, operators, airport stakeholders, authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support configuration management and change management processes related to communication systems and project interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to team development across rail communications workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, railway communication best practices, and operational requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC, or international markets.
• Master's degree, professional certification, or membership with a recognized engineering institute will be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in rail communications systems design, integration, and implementation for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience integrating rail communications with signalling, OCC, SCADA, AFC, depot systems, and other railway systems.
• Proven ability to manage technical and management aspects of complex rail or transportation projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, contractors, operators, authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in airport-integrated rail systems will be highly desirable.
• Exposure to passenger information systems, operational communications, and baggage handling system interfaces will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of international standards and best practices for rail communications systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented and analytical approach with high accuracy in design planning, technical review, and execution.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder project environments.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to support delivery across all project stages.

Skills Set

• Rail communications systems
• Telecommunications engineering
• Telecom networks
• Fiber optic systems
• Radio systems
• Public address systems
• CCTV systems
• Passenger information systems
• Operational communications
• System architecture
• Technical specifications
• Performance requirements
• Interface definitions
• Rail systems integration
• Signalling interface
• ATC
• CBTC
• SCADA
• AFC systems
• OCC systems
• Depot systems
• Airport rail integration
• Baggage Handling Systems
• Design and Construct tender support
• Systems engineering
• Requirements management
• Verification and validation
• Traceability
• Interface management
• Interface Control Documents
• FAT
• SAT
• SIT
• Integrated testing
• Trial operations
• Operational readiness
• Configuration management
• Change management
• Technical risk management
• Contractor coordination
• Stakeholder coordination
• Technical leadership
• International railway standards

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior rail communications role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and transportation infrastructure sector, with involvement in major railway systems requiring secure, reliable, and fully integrated communications. The position is well suited for a telecommunications expert who wants to guide complex rail system delivery, support airport‑integrated transport solutions, and contribute to high‑performance communication networks for major mobility projects.