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

Operation Control Center (OCC) 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

for the design, integration, and operational readiness of the OCC, ensuring it meets the stringent performance, safety, and operational requirements of high-speed rail operations.


This role focuses on

design review, quality assurance, contractor oversight, and system integration

, ensuring the OCC is capable of safely and efficiently managing high-speed rail operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide expert technical guidance and independent assurance for the design and functionality of the

Operation Control Center (OCC)

. Review and approve contractor

design submissions, system architecture, layouts, schematics, and specifications

related to OCC operations. Ensure OCC design complies with

high-speed rail operational, safety, and regulatory requirements

, including interfaces with signaling, telecommunication, rolling stock, SCADA, and security systems. Assess the

integration and interoperability

of OCC systems with other rail systems to ensure seamless operations. Monitor and review contractor

installation, testing, and commissioning plans

for OCC systems. Participate in

design review workshops, coordination meetings, and interface management sessions

as the OCC subject matter expert (SME). Provide recommendations for

risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and performance improvements

related to the OCC. Review and verify

functional and performance testing procedures

to ensure operational readiness of the OCC. Support the

handover, operational readiness, and certification processes

for OCC systems. Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior management and the Client on OCC design compliance and performance. Mentor PMC team members on OCC design, system integration, and operational best practices.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

(Master's preferred).

Minimum 15 years of professional experience

in

railway Operation Control Center design, implementation, and integration

, preferably in high-speed or metro rail projects. Expertise in

OCC systems, including SCADA, signaling interfaces, communications, CCTV, and operational management systems

. Strong knowledge of

system integration, safety, reliability, and operational performance standards

. Familiarity with

international HSR standards

. Experience coordinating interfaces between

OCC, signaling, telecom, power, security, and rolling stock systems

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

AutoCAD, Bentley, or specialized OCC 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

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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.