Job Description

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

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Parsons is seeking an experienced

Fixed Telecommunication Expert

to join our team for a major rail project in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide

technical leadership, design review, and independent assurance

of fixed telecommunication systems, including fiber optic networks, structured cabling, and communication backbone systems.


The role focuses on

design review, quality assurance, contractor oversight, and interface management

, ensuring that telecommunication systems meet project requirements, international standards, and operational readiness objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide expert technical guidance and independent assurance for all

fixed telecommunication systems

within the rail project. Review and approve contractor

design submissions, schematics, drawings, and specifications

for compliance with project requirements and international standards. Ensure telecommunication systems support all rail operational and safety requirements, including signaling, SCADA, CCTV, and operational communication networks. Evaluate contractor methodologies, installation procedures, and quality control processes for telecommunication infrastructure. Review and verify

network design, redundancy, capacity, and performance

to ensure reliability and resilience. Oversee the integration of telecommunication systems with

signaling, SCADA, security, and operational systems

. Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigation related to telecommunication systems. Support

handover, operational readiness, and testing & commissioning reviews

for telecommunication systems. Participate in design review workshops, coordination meetings, and interface management sessions as the subject matter expert (SME). Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and recommendations for the Client and senior management regarding telecommunication design compliance and performance. Mentor and guide PMC team members on telecommunication system design, integration, and best practices.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

(Master's preferred).

Minimum 15 years of professional experience

in

rail or metro fixed telecommunication systems

. Expertise in

fiber optic networks, structured cabling, backbone communication systems, and network integration

. Strong understanding of

systems integration, reliability, and operational communication requirements

. Familiarity with

international standards for railway telecommunication systems

. Experience coordinating interfaces between

telecom, signaling, SCADA, security, and civil systems

. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in design and review tools such as

AutoCAD, Bentley, or specialized telecom software

.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development

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Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body

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Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.