SCADA Expert (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn AG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting company is seeking a SADA Expert in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading SCADA design reviews, managing interface and system assurance processes, and requires over 15 years of experience in rail project management. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous. The company offers a competitive compensation package along with attractive benefits, flexible working hours, and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Bonuses for special achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing design and/or construction of rail projects.
• Experience in delivering High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects is highly preferable.
• Fluent in spoken and written English mandatory; Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA design reviews for compliance.
• Drive interdisciplinary reviews for SCADA scope.
• Oversee system assurance processes including safety and reliability assessments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interface management

Quality assurance

Project integration

System integration

Education

University degree (preferably Master’s and/or Chartered Engineer status)

Job description

For this bid/project we are seeking a SADA Expert

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA design reviews for compliance. Approve engineering deliverables against codes, specs, and RAMS traceability.
• Drive interdisciplinary reviews for SCADA scope. Assure functionality, safety, maintainability, operability, constructability, and interfaces. Ensure coordination and consistency across drawings, specs, and interface documents.
• Review and approve interface management plans and documents for design, construction, testing, and integration.
• Administer configuration and change control for project documents and design.
• Oversee system assurance processes including safety, reliability, availability, maintainability, and security studies.
• Monitor assurance across safety, RAM, and security. Review safety cases, hazard logs, and V&V compliance throughout.
• Chair and lead design and engineering meetings, approval coordination, and comment resolution sessions.
• Oversee SCADA FAT, FAI, and software tests. Review/approve integration FAT reports prior to equipment/software dispatch.
• Approve Safety Verification Plans for SCADA. Ensure EN50126 lifecycle steps and deliver Safety Verification Reports.
• Supervise and carry out QA/QC on contractor deliverables, including inspections, audits, and site visits for manufacturing, construction, and installation.
• Review and approve contractor documentation, method statements, procedures, and equipment/material submittals.
• Record, manage, track, and close out non‑compliances and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs and project requirements for delivered materials/equipment.
• Manage and supervise asset delivery for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards/procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and authorities.
• Coordinate and monitor utility interfaces and consents, including permit applications.
• Assure completion, certification, and readiness. Verify all SCADA deliverables and testing for revenue service handover.
• Administer risk management and business continuity plans, including risk register updates.
• Oversee temporary/permanent works, workmanship, health & safety, factory/site inspections and testing, commissioning, and defects management.
• Monitor and ensure HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) compliance on site with inspections/audits.
• Liaise with local authorities for compliance with regulations/requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree (preferably Master’s and/or Chartered Engineer status).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing design and/or construction of rail projects and in the relevant technical specialty.
• Experience in delivering High‑Speed Rail (HSR) projects is highly preferable.
• Must have held a similar role in at least one project of comparable size and complexity.
• Local Experience in Middle East and/or UAE project experience is advantageous.
• Fluent in spoken and written English mandatory; Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
• Skills in stakeholder management, interface management, quality assurance, project integration, and system integration are advantageous.

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Let’s have some fun. One of the things that makes our culture special is that we’re more than just work colleagues. Every year we organize company parties when we spend time together and have fun.

Attractive compensation & benefits packages. There’s more to compensation than just pay. You’ll also enjoy benefits like paid time off for the holidays and vacations, bonuses, and awards for special achievements.

Depending on your role, you will be able to have flexible working hours, working from home.

We offer comprehensive support through an Employee Assistance Program, dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the well‑being and resilience of our employees.

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

To ensure you the best start we have e.g. a global onboarding program and intercultural training. Additionally, your professional development is important to us, why we offer various options.

We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.

Make a difference. We run corporate social responsibility programmes where you can volunteer your time. And if you have a humanitarian interest that we’re not already active in, we will help you initiate a program.

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work‑life balance.

See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.

In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Please state your earliest possible availability as well as your salary expectations.

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as prospective employer!