Senior Engineer (Systems)

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 400,000 - 700,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

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Projects on UAE Oil & Gas EPC mega-sde

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of complex industrial systems on Oil & Gas EPC projects in the UAE. You will coordinate electrical, instrumentation, automation, communication, control, and SCADA systems from design through handover.

The role requires extensive experience in integrated systems engineering, multidisciplinary coordination, and system commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power,

Qualifications

10–15 years of engineering experience.
7+ years in Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, Industrial Infrastructure, EPC projects or energy sector.
Proven experience in integrated systems engineering, system integration and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead system engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
Coordinate interfaces between Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil and Construction teams.
Lead FAT, SAT and IST for integrated system testing.
Ensure compliance with international standards and contractual obligations.

Skills

Integrated System Design

PLC & SCADA Systems

SAS (Substation Automation)

IEC 61850

Control System Integration

Functional Safety Concepts

Industrial Cybersecurity Awareness

Technical Problem Solving

Interface Management

Education

Certifications in Automation, SCADA Systems, Industrial Control Systems, Digital Engineering

Tools

FAT/SAT Tools

DCS/SCADA Lab & Simulation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering, integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of complex industrial systems across major Oil & Gas EPC projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in integrated systems engineering, multidiscipline coordination, system integration, and commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, or Industrial Infrastructure projects.

YOUR ROLE

As Senior Engineer (Systems), you will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration between electrical, instrumentation, automation, communication, control, and SCADA systems while supporting successful project execution from engineering design through commissioning and final handover.

Systems Engineering & Design Leadership

Lead system engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Review and validate system architectures, engineering deliverables, network layouts, and functional design specifications.
Develop and review system integration philosophies and engineering solutions.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, client specifications, international standards, and contractual obligations.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability assessments, and technical workshops.
Ensure interoperability between all project systems.

Integrated Systems Management

Responsible for engineering and integration of:

Power & Electrical Systems

Power House Systems
Electrical Distribution Systems
MV/LV Systems
Switchgear Systems
UPS & Battery Systems
Emergency Power Systems
Generator Control Systems

Substation Systems

Protection & Control Systems
Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
IEC 61850 Systems
Relay Coordination Systems
SCADA Systems

Oil & Gas Control Systems

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
SCADA Systems
PLC-Based Control Systems

Communication Systems

Fiber Optic Networks
Telecommunication Systems
CCTV Systems
Access Control Systems
Public Address & General Alarm Systems (PAGA)

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate interfaces between Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Construction, and Operations teams.
Manage interface registers and integration matrices.
Resolve engineering conflicts and interface challenges.
Ensure alignment between engineering packages and vendor deliverables.
Lead technical coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
Develop and execute system integration strategies and plans.
Coordinate interfaces among DCS, PLC, SCADA, SAS, FGS, and communication systems.
Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Conduct Integrated System Testing (IST).
Verify control logic, communication protocols, and overall system performance.
Support startup, operational readiness, client acceptance, and final system handover.

Cybersecurity & Reliability

Support industrial cybersecurity implementation and compliance.
Review network architecture and security controls.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Drive reliability improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance system availability.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and risk assessments.
Support audits, inspections, NCR closure, and compliance reviews.
Promote safe engineering practices and adherence to HSE standards.
Review technical bids and vendor proposals.
Evaluate system suppliers and contractors.
Coordinate vendor engineering, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
Monitor vendor performance and technical compliance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

Minimum 10-15 years of engineering experience.
Minimum 7 years within: Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, Industrial Infrastructure, EPC Projects, Energy Sector
Proven experience in: Integrated systems engineering, System integration and commissioning, Multidisciplinary engineering coordination, Power Houses and Substations, Process Facilities and Industrial Plants

Education and Certifications