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Senior Systems Engineer – SCADA and OCC

  • Parsons
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Posted 13 Oct
  • Verified source
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated

Summary

Parsons is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer in Riyadh to support rail and metro systems, with a focus on SCADA and the Operations Control Center. The role includes reviewing system designs, specifications, safety cases and factory acceptance test plans, and supporting commissioning, requirements management and contractor coordination. Candidates need at least 12 years of Metro Control Center Operations experience, rail or metro project experience, and extensive operations and maintenance experience. A Chartered Engineer qualification and knowledge of SCADA, CBTC, MMIS, ERTMS and RAMS are required.

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer - SCADA Expertise and OCC to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Preparation of rules and procedures for Operations, CBTC systems and regulation.
  • Requirements management including refinement and traceability
  • System performance
  • Analyze design options and specifications
  • Development of safety/operational concept
  • Lead the design review, from an operational and maintenance perceptive, of SCADA, MMIS and related sub-systems and more specifically lead the review of the SCADA design submitted by the Design & Built Contractor
  • Test cases for implementation during the commissioning and acceptance of SCADA system.
  • Review and approval of the operational safety case.
  • Review OCC layout in accordance with the task analysis.
  • Review the contract and the specification that the supplier has given to make sure that it matches the requirements.
  • Reviewing the Factory Acceptance Test Procedure and Plans to ensure the compliance with the contract
  • Meeting with the design and build contractors and the supplier to make sure all are in compliance and changes are within the scope of the supplier and the contractors.
  • Facilitate and Participate to the Factory Acceptance Test of the SCADA system
  • Preparing reports, request for more information and letters to the client for clarifications that may arise.
  • Utilizing EDMS System (Aconex, PCM) for document control and making submittals to the contractor.
  • Assisting other Systems Team Members on their subsystems as it interfaces with SCADA.
  • Assist in preparation of Emergency Response Plan.
  • Train Junior Engineers (Saudi National)

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • With minimum of 12 years work experience in Metro Control Center Operations
  • Extensive experience in Operations and Maintenance
  • Large project experience in role of Systems Engineer
  • Operation Control Center experience
  • Rail/Metro industry background required
  • Rail Systems, ERTMS, Asset Protection, Systems Engineering, Operations development and SCADA
  • Understand maintenance concept and RAMS requirement.
  • Chartered Engineer

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Background includes project experience in rail/metro industry
  • Working knowledge of CBTC, MMIS, SCADA and Networking Functions.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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Closes in 2 months, Sunday, December 6 · 10:59 PM Saudi time.

Sunday, December 6 · 10:59 PM Saudi time

Posted Oct 13, 2026Dec 6, 2026

Skills

  • Aconex
  • PLC & SCADA

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