Job Description:
System Interface & Integration Engineer (Rail)
Dubai, UAE
Parsons is seeking a highly skilled System Interface & Integration Engineer - Rail to join our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team. In this role, you will lead the coordination and integration of diverse systems across landmark infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless functionality and operational excellence.
As a System Interface & Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the technical interfaces and operational integration of sub-systems such as Signaling, Rolling Stock, Communications, SCADA, Power Distribution System, AFC, Passenger Screen Doors and other. Working closely with clients, contractors, and consultants, you will ensure that all systems work harmoniously, meeting project requirements and adhering to international standards.
This position demands strong systems engineering expertise, effective stakeholder coordination, and the ability to identify and resolve technical conflicts to ensure the successful delivery of integrated systems.
Key Responsibilities
System Interface Coordination
- Report directly to the Interface & Integration Manager as part of the PMC team.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all rail systems interface and integration activities.
- Manage interface points between systems and subsystems, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Act as the central point of contact for managing interfaces and ensuring alignment across all systems and subsystems.
Integration Planning
- Develop and maintain the Interface Management Plan and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Establish processes and protocols to manage and track interface requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Issue Resolution
- Proactively identify potential interface conflicts or gaps between systems.
- Facilitate technical discussions and workshops to resolve interface issues.
- Maintain records of decisions, agreements, and resolutions for traceability.
Design and Technical Oversight
Design Review
- Review designs, specifications, and interface control documents to ensure proper integration between systems.
- Ensure all designs meet project specifications, functional requirements, and safety standards.
- Review and verify subsystem designs, ensuring compatibility and compliance with project specifications and standards.
Compliance and Verification
- Verify that system designs and integrations comply with relevant international standards (e.g., IEC, ISO, EN).
- Perform system verification and validation activities to ensure that integrated systems meet functional and performance criteria.
Construction and Commissioning Support
On-Site Integration
- Oversee the implementation of systems interfaces during construction and installation phases.
- Collaborate with contractors to address integration-related technical challenges during construction.
Testing and Commissioning
- Develop integration test plans and oversee the testing of system interfaces.
- Oversee integration testing, validation, and commissioning activities, ensuring seamless operation of the integrated system.
- Ensure the successful commissioning of integrated systems, including functionality, interoperability, and performance.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Systems Engineering and/or Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Prior experience of working with a Consultancy and in a Client facing role is preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP/ASEP) are a plus.
- Minimum 8 years of design experience in systems interface and integration, preferably in large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
- Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary interfaces (e.g., signaling, rolling stock, communications, power distribution system, passenger screen doors etc.).
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO/IEC 15288, EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
- Proficiency in systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams under tight deadlines.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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