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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

ICA & SCADA Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Engineering degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Mechatronics from an accredited university is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of significant instrumentation and control engineering experience with water or wastewater infrastructure treatment plants, pumping stations, or substation automation projects in the UAE or GCC.
  • Good knowledge of international standards, Abu Dhabi Authority Standards, and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Good knowledge of digitalization and relevant technologies.
  • Experience working with different communication technologies and familiarity with interoperability among different communication protocols.
  • Experience designing telecom systems for utility projects, including fiber optic cable and network design.
  • Experience designing OLTE (SDH/MUX), network switches and routers, MPLS, IP telephony, and hotline systems.
  • Experience in physical security system design.
  • Experience in Operational Technology cybersecurity, security architecture, and secure system design.
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture principles, cryptography, secure coding practices, network and cloud security, and secure SDLC methodologies.
  • Experience with threat modeling tools.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technically excellent instrumentation and control engineering designs and consultancy services for small to large scale water industry projects, covering all delivery phases for existing infrastructure and greenfield sites.
  • Develop design drawings, specifications, technical design reports, calculations, P&IDs, instrument selections, operation and control philosophies, I/O lists, interlock and logic diagrams, loop diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, FDS, detailed layouts, cable containment and shielding documents, and other related documents.
  • Design control systems, including SCADA, PLC, RTU, system architecture, industrial networks, and functional specifications; configure and integrate these systems.
  • Provide control system design recommendations, programming, schematic design, and troubleshooting to ensure high system availability.
  • Prepare tender documentation, including project scope of works and particular specifications.
  • Assist the QS team in preparing the bill of quantities and review and comment on the final bill of quantities.
  • Respond to tender queries from bidders and assist in the tender evaluation process.
  • Review detailed design, IFC drawings, material submittals, shop drawings, and vendor documentation.
  • Support field engineering in resolving contractor technical queries.
  • Perform work within the agreed scope, budget, and schedule; track and manage task budgets, schedules, and projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and facilitate their technical development.
  • Participate in risk identification, hazard analysis, and HAZOP.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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