Job Description:

Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge in metro system infrastructure? Parsons is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Platform Screen Door (PSD) Engineer to join our Program Management Consultancy (PMC) team for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. This role involves leading the technical oversight, integration, and delivery of platform screen door systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in PSD systems, a strong track record of successful delivery in metro rail projects, and expertise in managing interfaces with critical subsystems such as signaling, rolling stock, and SCADA.rate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and project managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership and Oversight:

  • Lead the design, engineering, and integration of PSD systems, ensuring alignment with project-specific requirements and international standards.
  • Oversee the development of PSD control systems and their synchronization with signaling systems (CBTC), rolling stock, SCADA, and station management systems.
  • Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and layouts for PSD systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
  • Address specific technical challenges related to earthing, bonding, and EMC for PSD installations to ensure system reliability and safety.

• Earthing, Bonding, and EMC:

  • Ensure PSD systems are designed and installed with proper earthing and bonding to prevent stray currents and enhance safety.
  • Conduct EMC assessments to ensure PSD systems comply with electromagnetic compatibility standards and do not interfere with other critical systems such as signaling and communications.
  • Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve EMC-related issues during design, testing, and commissioning phases.
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as IEC 61000 (EMC for industrial environments) and relevant railway-specific EMC requirements.

• Safety and Standards Compliance:

  • Ensure PSD systems meet all applicable international and local safety standards, including:
    • CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 for reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS).
    • NFPA 130 for fire safety in rail transit systems.
    • IEC 62267 for automated urban guided transport safety.
    • IEC 61000 and EN 50121 for EMC and railway-specific requirements.
  • Conduct hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Project Delivery and Management:

  • Manage the PSD scope, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to address project challenges and optimize system performance.
  • Regularly review progress, providing updates to stakeholders and ensuring technical alignment across teams.

• Testing, Commissioning, and Certification:

  • Plan and execute comprehensive testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Trial Operations.
  • Manage testing of PSD systems in relation to earthing, bonding, and EMC to ensure system compliance and reliability.
  • Oversee the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) process for system certification and approval.

• Stakeholder Coordination and Support:

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor for PSD systems, providing expert guidance to stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and the client (RTA).
  • Ensure smooth communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to resolve interface issues and ensure seamless system integration.
  • Provide technical training and operational support during the transition to passenger operations.

• Innovation and System Optimization:

  • Stay updated on advancements in PSD technology and recommend innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency, durability, and sustainability.
  • Implement predictive maintenance strategies and energy-efficient designs for PSD systems.
  • Ensure the PSD system is future-ready for upgrades and integration with smart transportation initiatives.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.