SCADA Site Engineer

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a SCADA Site Engineer to supervise the deployment of SCADA and ITS systems for tunnel projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a degree in engineering, along with strong team coordination and management skills. Apply today to join our quest for innovative solutions.

Benefits

Endless growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SCADA system design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of tunnel operations and safety-critical system integration.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the deployment of advanced SCADA and ITS systems.
• Guide and mentor contractors and integration teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with international tunnel safety standards.

Skills

SCADA system design and implementation

Team coordination

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering

Tools

SCADA platforms

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented SCADA Site Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to supervise the deployment of advanced SCADA and ITS systems for tunnel and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with the Senior Specialist Engineer to supervise the deployment of advanced SCADA and ITS systems for tunnel and infrastructure projects, making sure all subsystems are fully integrated, such as:

  • Ventilation control

  • Fire detection and response

  • Power monitoring and control

  • ITS and lighting systems

  • CCTV and communications

  • Emergency response systems and plans

  • Control and data centers

• Oversee the design and validation of system architecture, control philosophies, communication networks, and redundancy strategies to ensure high availability.

• Guide and mentor contractors and their integration teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist the Specialist Engineer with technical coordination across SCADA, MEP, ITS, and telecom contractors.

• Ensure compliance with international tunnel safety standards, SCADA security practices (e.g., IEC 62443), and project requirements.

• Support all project phases—FAT, site installation, commissioning, and final handover.

• Act as a point of contact with clients, authorities, consultants, and contractors to make sure everything aligns with operational objectives.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SCADA system design and implementation, mainly in tunnel and transportation infrastructure
• Proven participation in delivering and supervising SCADA solutions and ITS systems for complex, multi-subsystem environments.
• Strong knowledge of tunnel operations and safety-critical system integration.
• Strong team coordination, deployment supervision, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication, including report writing and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize competing demands on complex infrastructure programs.
• High degree of accountability and quality control over technical deliverables.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Hands-on experience with major SCADA platforms (e.g., SCADA/HMI for tunnels, integrated control centers).
• Familiarity with SIL-rated systems and safety lifecycle in tunnel environments.
• Experience coordinating with authorities or clients on tunnel commissioning and operation protocols.
• Understanding of transport/ITS systems such as Variable Message Signs (VMS), Automatic Incident Detection (AID), and public address systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and network segmentation in SCADA Virtual servers' environments and related control centers.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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