Instrumentation Controls and Automation Senior Engineer

Parsons

Job Title
Instrumentation Controls and Automation Senior Engineer Infrastructure and Metro Systems Dubai, UAE
Job Description
Instrumentation Controls and Automation Senior Engineer Infrastructure and Metro Systems Dubai, UAE

Role Summary
The Instrumentation Controls and Automation Senior Engineer Dubai, UAE will lead the design and engineering of advanced ICA systems for Parsons Corporation across water, wastewater, drainage, treatment plants, and metro projects. This role requires deep expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS, and BMS systems, with hands-on experience in automation programming, instrumentation selection, and compliance with Dubai authority regulations. The position is pivotal in ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective automation solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Engineering
Function: Electrical Engineering
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What You ll Do

* Design and engineer instrumentation, control, and automation systems for water, wastewater, drainage, and metro projects
* Prepare detailed design documents including P&IDs, I/O schedules, loop diagrams, interlock logic, and control philosophies
* Select and specify instruments, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and related automation components for various applications
* Develop and review functional design specifications, cable containment layouts, and integration strategies
* Conduct life cycle cost analyses, prepare technical presentations, and support authority approvals with DEWA, RTA, DCD, and Dubai Municipality
* Oversee HAZOP studies, safety reviews, and compliance with international standards such as IEC, ISO, and BS codes
* Provide technical direction to CAD/digital delivery teams using AutoCAD, Revit, and related design software
* Support project coordination with contractors, consultants, and authorities for design alignment and submittal reviews
* Ensure designs integrate safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency while adhering to Parsons quality standards
* Contribute to project meetings, technical evaluations, and presentations for clients and stakeholders

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical and Electronics with Instrumentation major (Master s preferred)
* At least 15 years of experience in ICA system design and engineering across water, wastewater, oil and gas, and metro projects
* Strong background in PLC, DCS, DDC, SCADA, HMI, and BMS system design and programming
* Proficiency with CAD/digital delivery workflows (AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation)
* Full familiarity with authority regulations including DEWA, Dubai Municipality, RTA, and DCD
* Experience liaising with authorities for technical submissions and securing approvals (Dubai Municipality/RTA approvals a plus)
* Knowledge of ELV systems, ICT networks, data centers, and control room integration preferred
* Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to deliver technical reports and client-facing presentations
* Proven leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex ICA projects

Why Join Us

* Play a key role in delivering critical water, wastewater, and metro automation projects in Dubai
* Join Parsons, a global leader in engineering and project management solutions
* Competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and global project exposure
* Work in a collaborative, diverse, and innovation-driven environment
* Be part of projects that enhance sustainability, safety, and urban infrastructure in Dubai