Senior Operational Control System OCS SCADA Engineer

Sener; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sener in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Operational Control System (OCS) / SCADA Engineer to lead design reviews, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning on complex Rail & Metro projects.

The role requires mandatory Hitachi/Thales OCS/SCADA experience, with Dubai Metro familiarity considered highly desirable. You will coordinate interfaces with signaling, telecoms, traction power, cybersecurity, and other railway systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory Rail Systems experience.
• Mandatory experience with Hitachi/Thales OCS/SCADA solutions.
• Experience with Dubai Metro is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of railway SCADA and OCS architectures, control systems, interfaces, and communications.
• Experience reviewing system designs, architectures, technical specifications, and supplier submissions.
• Experience supporting system installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of railway systems integration and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Review OCS/SCADA system designs, architectures, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and supplier documentation
• Review contractor and system integrator submissions for compliance with project requirements and technical specifications
• Coordinate OCS/SCADA interfaces with Signaling, Telecommunications, Traction Power, MEP, Cybersecurity, Rolling Stock, and other railway systems
• Support and review OCS/SCADA installation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and technical requirements
• Participate in system integration, testing, commissioning, and technical verification activities
• Identify and resolve technical, interface, and integration issues throughout project delivery
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, interface meetings, and coordination activities
• Provide technical guidance on OCS/SCADA systems and ensure compliance with applicable railway standards

Skills

Rail systems

OCS/SCADA

Hitachi/Thales

Dubai Metro experience

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Control Systems

Automation

Job description

Job Description:

United Arab Emirates | Hybrid

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative Rail & Metro projects. We are looking for a Senior Operational Control System (OCS) / SCADA Engineer to join our UAE team, providing technical expertise across design review, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.

The role requires mandatory experience with Hitachi/Thales OCS/SCADA solutions and will involve coordinating OCS/SCADA interfaces with the wider railway system.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Review OCS/SCADA system designs, architectures, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and supplier documentation


• Review contractor and system integrator submissions for compliance with project requirements and technical specifications


• Coordinate OCS/SCADA interfaces with Signaling, Telecommunications, Traction Power, MEP, Cybersecurity, Rolling Stock, and other railway systems


• Support and review OCS/SCADA installation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and technical requirements


• Participate in system integration, testing, commissioning, and technical verification activities


• Identify and resolve technical, interface, and integration issues throughout project delivery


• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, interface meetings, and coordination activities


• Provide technical guidance on OCS/SCADA systems and ensure compliance with applicable railway standards

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or a related discipline


• 10-15 years of relevant experience


• Mandatory Rail Systems experience


• Mandatory experience with Hitachi/Thales OCS/SCADA solutions


• Experience with Dubai Metro is highly desirable


• Strong understanding of railway SCADA and OCS architectures, control systems, interfaces, and communications


• Experience reviewing system designs, architectures, technical specifications, and supplier submissions


• Experience supporting system installation, integration, testing, and commissioning


• Strong understanding of railway systems integration and applicable standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with international railway system integrators


• Dubai Metro experience


• Experience on large-scale Metro projects


• Experience across design review, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning


• GCC railway project experience

Why Join Sener?

• Multinational working environment


• High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects


• End-to-end project ownership


• Career development and growth opportunities


• Mentorship and continuous learning


• Hybrid working environment


• Competitive salary and benefits


• Stable, long-term career with an innovative company


• Collaborative and supportive team culture


• Opportunity to make a real impact

BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER - JOIN SENER

If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.