Senior OCC Engineer - Rail Systems

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior OCC Engineer - Rail Systems in Dubai, UAE. This pivotal role requires overseeing the planning and integration of Operations Control Centre systems for large railway projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, with a focus on rail operations and systems integration.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing railway infrastructure, with responsibilities covering all project stages. A strong engineering background is essential, alongside expertise in OCC operations and integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in AECO or relevant field.
• 10 years of rail projects or operations experience.
• Professional certification with a recognized engineering institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of OCC systems.
• Define operational requirements and performance criteria for railway.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for system integration.

Skills

OCC systems

Rail systems integration

Railway operations

Operational interface management

Systems engineering

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Telecommunications)

Job description

Senior OCC Engineer - Rail Systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior OCC Engineer - Rail Systems
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Systems Implementation/Integration
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in AECO or relevant industry, including 10 years in rail projects or rail operations
• Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior OCC Engineer - Rail Systems is an opportunity for an experienced rail systems professional to lead the planning, design, integration, testing and operational readiness of Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems for a large‑scale railway infrastructure project. The role requires strong OCC operations knowledge, rail systems integration experience, interface management capability and practical understanding of signalling, SCADA, telecom, traction power, rolling stock, depot, passenger and airport‑related operational interfaces.

Role Context

In this role you will support Parsons by managing OCC system requirements and integration activities across all project stages – from planning and design through tender support, testing, commissioning, trial operations and handover readiness. The position ensures that OCC systems are designed to support safe railway control, efficient service recovery, emergency response, passenger information coordination, and seamless interaction between operational teams, rail subsystems and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, planning and integration of OCC systems and operational control strategies for a major rail infrastructure project.
• Define OCC operational requirements, functional specifications, control philosophies and performance criteria for railway operations.
• Ensure OCC systems are integrated with signalling, ATC, CBTC, SCADA, telecommunications, traction power, rolling stock, platform screen doors, depot and passenger information systems.
• Coordinate integration between OCC systems, passenger systems, operational interfaces, airport‑related systems and external stakeholders where applicable.
• Support operational concepts, emergency response procedures, incident management strategies and service recovery plans related to OCC operations.
• Coordinate interface management activities between OCC systems and rail, civil, MEP, architectural, operational and stakeholder teams.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements management, interface management, verification, validation, traceability and operational readiness.
• Review and support Design and Construct tender documentation covering OCC technical specifications, interface requirements, operational requirements and performance criteria.
• Develop and support testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations and OCC readiness activities.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, operators, authorities and project stakeholders to align OCC delivery with operational and integration requirements.
• Identify and manage technical, operational, interface and integration risks related to OCC systems.
• Recommend mitigation measures to improve system reliability, control room performance, operational resilience and project delivery quality.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, operational requirements, safety standards, international railway standards and OCC best practices.
• Review system architecture, technical submissions, interface documentation, testing records and operational readiness evidence.
• Provide technical leadership to the Project Manager, junior engineers and multidisciplinary teams throughout the rail project lifecycle.

Ideal Profile

• Relevant engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in AECO or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC or international markets.
• Professional certification or membership with a recognised engineering or railway institution preferred.
• Extensive experience in OCC systems planning, design, integration and operations for large‑scale rail and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with express railway systems is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in rail systems, OCC operations, passenger systems, operational interface management and railway control environments.
• Strong understanding of OCC integration with signalling, SCADA, communications, rolling stock, traction power, depot systems and passenger information systems.
• Experience coordinating with external operational systems, airport‑related interfaces and baggage handling systems highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage technical and operational scope for OCC systems within mega rail or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements management, interface management, verification and validation.
• Familiarity with international railway standards, OCC operational best practices and rail safety requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, coordination, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder project environments and support delivery across all project stages.

Skills Set

• OCC systems, Operations Control Centre, rail systems integration, railway operations, express railway systems, operational control strategies, control philosophies, functional specifications, performance criteria, signalling interface, ATC, CBTC, SCADA, telecommunications, traction power interface, rolling stock interface, platform screen doors, depot systems, passenger information systems, passenger systems, airport rail integration, baggage handling systems, operational interface management, systems engineering, requirements management, interface management, verification and validation, operational readiness, FAT, SAT, SIT, integrated testing, trial operations, emergency response procedures, incident management, service recovery planning, risk mitigation, tender documentation review, technical specifications, stakeholder coordination, contractor coordination, authority coordination, technical leadership, international railway standards, OCC operational best practices.

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior OCC engineering role within Dubai’s civil engineering and rail infrastructure sector, involving a large‑scale railway project that requires strong operational control, system integration and readiness planning. The position is well suited for a rail systems professional who wants to support reliable railway operations, guide OCC integration, coordinate complex interfaces and contribute to safe, efficient and future‑ready transport infrastructure.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with advanced engineering, digital systems, mobility solutions and resilient infrastructure that improve safety, connectivity, operational performance and long‑term project value.