Power & SCADA Design Expert - Rail

About the role

Surbana Jurong Group, a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy, is inviting expressions of interest from experienced professionals for a Power & SCADA Design Expert to support upcoming major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will help design, engineer and integrate railway power supply and SCADA systems so that modern rail networks operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of railway power supply systems, including traction and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop Power & SCADA system designs for Metro, Railway, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Automated People Mover (APM) projects.
• Prepare system architecture, single-line diagrams, design calculations, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with signalling, communications, track, civil, structural, MEP and systems integration teams.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards, client requirements and applicable regulations.
• Take part in interface management, design reviews, testing and commissioning planning and system integration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in railway power supply system design, SCADA engineering and electrical systems integration.
• Proven experience delivering Metro, Railway, HSR, LRT or APM projects.
• Experience in international engineering consultancy environments is highly desirable; UAE or GCC project experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Railway traction power systems, auxiliary power distribution, substations, SCADA architecture, electrical protection and control systems.
• Preparation of detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, calculations and interface documentation.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, EN and other international railway standards.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Recruitment is handled exclusively by the internal Talent Acquisition Team; unsolicited resumes from agencies are not accepted.