SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

The OCS/SCADA Engineer plays a critical role in specifying, integrating, and optimizing the Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions within large-scale rail system enhancement and fleet procurement projects. The position bridges electrical infrastructure and control system requirements, ensuring robust, reliable, and safe operation aligned with project deliverables and industry standards.

• Lead or support the assessment of existing OCS and SCADA environments, identifying necessary enhancements to support the introduction of new rolling stock and upgraded rail systems.
• Prepare and review detailed technical specifications for OCS and SCADA components and interfaces, ensuring compliance with regulatory and project standards.
• Oversee or participate in the design, configuration, and integration of OCS and SCADA systems, focusing on interoperability with rolling stock, substations, and other control systems.
• Evaluate vendor and contractor technical submissions, design documents, and implementation plans to verify alignment with project objectives and interface requirements.
• Develop test procedures and support comprehensive testing and commissioning of OCS and SCADA installations, including interface validation with rolling stock, energy management, and train control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges during lab, field, and trial runs in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop and review documentation for system operation, maintenance, and training, ensuring smooth handover to operations teams and future maintainers.
• Provide specialist technical advice on the optimization and upgrading of OCS and SCADA systems to improve network availability, reliability, and safety.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, external suppliers, and project stakeholders to coordinate multi-disciplinary activities and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, issue tracking, and technical workshops as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience of relevant experience in similar rail projects.
• Experience in design, intégration, or maintenance of OCS, SCADA, or other railway systems automation, ideally within a rolling stock or infrastructure enhancement context.
• Solid understanding of OCS principles, power supply networks, and SCADA communication protocols.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, single-line diagrams, and interface requirements.
• Competence with testing tools, diagnostic methods, and troubleshooting approaches for complex control and electrical systems.
• Analytical, meticulous, and able to clearly document technical findings and recommendations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with IEC, EN, or regional railway standards for OCS and SCADA systems.
• Experience with major rail system upgrades, procurement, and large project delivery.
• Preferably with UAE or GCC experience.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.