Senior FLS & MEP Engineer - Rail Systems Specialist

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an FLS and MEP Expert to provide technical leadership for Fire and Life Safety and MEP systems across metro, high-speed rail, LRT, and mainline railway projects. The role covers stations, depots, tunnels, and related rail infrastructure, with emphasis on design assurance and system integration.

You will review complex designs, liaise with clients and authorities, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IEC, Civil Defense, and railway standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Building Services or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of FLS and/or MEP engineering experience.
• At least 10 years on Metro, High-Speed Rail, LRT, or Mainline Railway projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems.
• Experience with smoke control and tunnel ventilation.
• Experience with HVAC and building services systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and UPS systems.
• Experience with SCADA, BMS, and railway system interfaces.
• Experience coordinating with clients, operators, contractors, consultants, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for FLS and MEP on major railway projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and submissions.
• Lead technical reviews across fire protection, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building services.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IEC, Civil Defense, and railway standards.
• Coordinate FLS/MEP interfaces with signaling, SCADA, traction power, and AFC.
• Support testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

FLS and MEP engineering

Rail projects experience

Fire protection systems

Smoke control

HVAC and building services

Electrical distribution/UPS

SCADA/BMS interfaces

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection/Building Services Engineering

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an FLS and MEP Expert to provide technical leadership for Fire and Life Safety and MEP systems across metro, high-speed rail, LRT, and mainline railway projects. The role covers stations, depots, tunnels, and related rail infrastructure, with emphasis on design assurance and system integration.

You will review complex designs, liaise with clients and authorities, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IEC, Civil Defense, and railway standards.