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Senior Engineer - SCADA And Technology

Talentmate

United Arab Emirates

5th October 2026

2610-58866-441

Job Description

WSP Middle East are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer - SCADA & Technology to join our Infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), telecommunications, and smart infrastructure solutions across major infrastructure, water, utilities, and smart city projects throughout the UAE and wider Middle East. The role will involve undertaking technical design, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, supporting project delivery, and contributing to the development of innovative and intelligent infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and technical documentation for infrastructure projects involving SCADA, telecommunications, and smart technology systems.
Support the development of SCADA design principles, system architectures, and engineering standards across project phases.
Prepare and coordinate SCADA design packages, including:
- Architecture diagrams
- Network designs
- Control centre layouts
- Interface definitions
- Cybersecurity, firewall, and network segmentation designs
Produce detailed engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including water, electrical, mechanical, civil, ICT, and smart city specialists.
Assist in maintaining SCADA design templates, technical standards, and engineering best practices.
Contribute to the preparation of project schedules, resource forecasts, and technical work plans.
Provide technical guidance and support to graduate and junior engineers.
Support the design development process from concept and master planning stages through detailed design and construction support.
Design and coordinate Technology, Telecommunications, and SCADA systems for infrastructure projects, including:
- Utility networks
- Water treatment plants
- Pumping stations
- Reservoirs
- District cooling systems
- Smart city developments
- Transportation and mobility infrastructure
Develop SCADA and OT solutions for electrical and water infrastructure networks.
Support the integration of distributed field assets, including smart meters, sensors, IoT devices, EV charging systems, smart lighting systems, and utility monitoring equipment.
Contribute to Smart City and Digital Infrastructure initiatives involving utility monitoring, automation, and operational optimisation.
Remain current with evolving technologies and industry trends related to SCADA, OT, IoT, automation, and smart infrastructure.
Evaluate emerging technologies and support their application within projects, including:
- AI-enabled operational analytics
- Edge computing solutions
- Cloud-enabled monitoring platforms (where applicable)
- Large-scale IoT deployments
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and technical presentations.
Support the development of engineering solutions and provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, client standards, industry codes, and project specifications.
Prepare and support authority submissions and approval documentation.
Follow QA/QC procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of project deliverables.
Attend progress meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities.
Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, and material submissions during construction stages.
Support construction supervision teams with technical clarifications and design reviews where required.
Ensure that all designs comply with applicable international and local standards.

Qualifications

BEng/BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Typically 8-12 years of post-graduate experience, with significant experience in SCADA, Operational Technology, telecommunications, and smart infrastructure projects.
Working towards or holding membership with a relevant professional institution.
Proven experience delivering technology and SCADA systems for major infrastructure, water, utilities, transportation, or smart city projects.
Experience preparing authority approval documentation in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of SCADA system architecture, network design, communications protocols, and control systems integration.
Experience with industrial communication protocols and standards, including Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, OPC UA, and related technologies.
Knowledge of routing and switching technologies, fibre optic networks, structured cabling, and telecommunications transmission systems.
Experience with water and electrical instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with 4G/5G communications technologies and wireless network applications.
Experience working with Tunnel Management Systems (TMS) and integrated transportation technologies is advantageous.
Knowledge of smart energy, smart lighting, IoT, and smart utility technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles applicable to SCADA and Operational Technology environments.
Familiarity with Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience delivering projects within the UAE and broader Middle East region is highly desirable.

Job Details

Role Level:	Executive-Level	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Abu Dhabi
Company Website:	http://wsp.com	Job Function:	Engineering
Company Industry/ Sector:	Professional Services

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