Rail Systems Integration and Interface Manager - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 558,000 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead landmark projects

Engagement with international contractors

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Rail Systems Integration and Interface Manager in Dubai, UAE, to lead the integration for a major metro and railway programme. This senior role requires expertise in interface management and systems engineering, ensuring coordination across various disciplines including signaling, telecommunications, and rolling stock.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields, at least 10 years of rail systems experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on transformative transportation projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail systems engineering and integration management.
• Proven experience leading interface management on major metro or transit projects.
• Strong expertise in ICD development, configuration management, and systems assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall Interface and Systems Integration Management Strategy for the rail programme.
• Lead coordination across signaling, telecoms, traction power, SCADA, rolling stock, trackwork, and station systems.
• Ensure compliance with international rail standards, safety regulations, and performance specifications.

Skills

Advanced rail systems integration and interface management expertise

Systems assurance and configuration management proficiency

Technical coordination across complex multidisciplinary rail environments

Risk identification and mitigation planning

High-level reporting and stakeholder communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Rail, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Rail Systems Integration and Interface Manager - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Rail Systems Integration and Interface Manager job in Dubai, UAE with Parsons Corporation leads interface management and end-to-end systems integration across a major metro and railway programme. This senior role ensures seamless coordination between signaling, telecommunications, traction power, SCADA, rolling stock, civil works, and track systems, delivering operational readiness and technical compatibility throughout all project phases.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 50,000-65,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall Interface and Systems Integration Management Strategy for the rail programme.
• Lead coordination across signaling, telecoms, traction power, SCADA, rolling stock, trackwork, and station systems.
• Establish and manage interface registers, interface control documents, and structured issue resolution processes.
• Coordinate technical and operational interfaces between contractors, system suppliers, and designers.
• Review and approve systems integration plans, interface documentation, and assurance deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with international rail standards, safety regulations, and performance specifications.
• Oversee integration activities related to testing, commissioning, dynamic trials, and system validation.
• Monitor interface deliverables against programme milestones and escalation risks when necessary.
• Facilitate interface workshops, coordination meetings, configuration management reviews, and hazard analyses.
• Identify and mitigate integration risks across engineering, construction, and operational readiness stages.
• Prepare executive dashboards, reports, and technical briefings for senior stakeholders.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Rail, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail systems engineering and integration management.
• Proven experience leading interface management on major metro or transit projects.
• Strong expertise in ICD development, configuration management, and systems assurance processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary rail systems including signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock.
• Demonstrated ability to manage testing and commissioning interface activities.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

Skills Set

• Advanced rail systems integration and interface management expertise.
• Systems assurance and configuration management proficiency.
• Technical coordination across complex multidisciplinary rail environments.
• Risk identification and mitigation planning.
• High-level reporting and stakeholder communication skills.

Why Join Us

• Lead integration efforts on a landmark metro and railway infrastructure project in Dubai.
• Work at the forefront of complex rail systems coordination and operational readiness.
• Engage with international contractors and engineering specialists.
• Contribute to transformative transportation infrastructure in the UAE.
• Advance your career within a globally recognized engineering consultancy.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management consultancy delivering large-scale transportation, infrastructure, and urban development solutions. With extensive rail and metro experience in Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports complex transit programmes through advanced systems engineering, integration excellence, and innovative project delivery strategies.