FLS and MEP Expert - Rail Systems
Posted date [2026-09-22]
(ID: 52290)
Job Description and Requirements
FLS and MEP Expert - Rail SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: FLS and MEP Expert
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15+ years of FLS and-or MEP engineering experience, including 10+ years on rail projects
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons is hiring an FLS and MEP Expert in Abu Dhabi, UAE to provide technical leadership for Fire and Life Safety and MEP systems across metro, high-speed rail, LRT, and mainline railway projects. The role covers stations, depots, tunnels, and associated rail infrastructure, with responsibilities spanning design assurance, multidisciplinary system integration, technical compliance, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for FLS and MEP disciplines, the position will review complex engineering designs, manage technical interfaces with railway systems, coordinate with clients and regulatory authorities, and support compliance with applicable fire
safety, electrical, mechanical, railway, and Civil Defense requirements.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Technical Leadership Responsibilities
* Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Fire and Life Safety and MEP systems on major railway projects.
* Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
* Lead technical reviews covering fire protection, smoke management, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building services systems.
* Verify compliance with applicable NFPA, IEC, local authority, Civil Defense, and railway standards.
* Participate in safety, hazard, interface, and design assurance reviews.
* Identify technical risks, design issues, and non-conformances and support appropriate mitigation and resolution.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to multidisciplinary project teams.
Rail Systems Integration
* Coordinate FLS and MEP interfaces with signaling, communications, SCADA, traction power, AFC, and other railway systems.
* Review integration requirements across stations, depots, tunnels, operational facilities, and wider rail infrastructure.
* Support resolution of multidisciplinary interfaces that affect safety, functionality, maintainability, or operational requirements.
* Coordinate technical matters with clients, operators, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Testing, Commissioning and Operational Readiness
The FLS and MEP Expert will provide specialist input during testing and commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness activities. The role requires an integrated understanding of building services and railway systems to support verification that interconnected systems perform in accordance with project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 15+ years of experience in FLS and-or MEP engineering.
* Minimum 10+ years of experience on Metro, High-Speed Rail, LRT, or Mainline Railway projects.
* Strong knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems.
* Strong understanding of smoke control and tunnel ventilation.
* Experience with HVAC and building services systems.
* Knowledge of electrical distribution and UPS systems.
* Experience with plumbing and public health systems.
* Understanding of SCADA, BMS, and railway system interfaces.
* Experience supporting Civil Defense approvals.
* Experience coordinating with clients, operators, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
* GCC rail project experience.
* Chartered Engineer, CEng, PE, PMP, or CFPS certification.
* Experience with metro stations, depots, tunnels, and rail operations facilities.
* Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
* Effective stakeholder management capabilities.
Core Technical Areas
* Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
* Fire and Life Safety
* Smoke Control and Tunnel Ventilation
* HVAC and Building Services
* Electrical Distribution and UPS Systems
* Plumbing and Public Health Systems
* SCADA and BMS
* Rail Systems Integration
* Testing and Commissioning
* Integrated Systems Testing
* Design Assurance
* Operational Readiness
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based FLS and MEP Expert role provides specialist technical leadership across major rail projects, supporting safety-critical building services, rail system integration, design assurance, testing and commissioning, and regulatory coordination.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Technical Leadership Responsibilities
* Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Fire and Life Safety and MEP systems on major railway projects.
* Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
* Lead technical reviews covering fire protection, smoke management, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building services systems.
* Verify compliance with applicable NFPA, IEC, local authority, Civil Defense, and railway standards.
* Participate in safety, hazard, interface, and design assurance reviews.
* Identify technical risks, design issues, and non-conformances and support appropriate mitigation and resolution.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to multidisciplinary project teams.
Rail Systems Integration
* Coordinate FLS and MEP interfaces with signaling, communications, SCADA, traction power, AFC, and other railway systems.
* Review integration requirements across stations, depots, tunnels, operational facilities, and wider rail infrastructure.
* Support resolution of multidisciplinary interfaces that affect safety, functionality, maintainability, or operational requirements.
* Coordinate technical matters with clients, operators, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Testing, Commissioning and Operational Readiness
The FLS and MEP Expert will provide specialist input during testing and commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness activities. The role requires an integrated understanding of building services and railway systems to support verification that interconnected systems perform in accordance with project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 15+ years of experience in FLS and-or MEP engineering.
* Minimum 10+ years of experience on Metro, High-Speed Rail, LRT, or Mainline Railway projects.
* Strong knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems.
* Strong understanding of smoke control and tunnel ventilation.
* Experience with HVAC and building services systems.
* Knowledge of electrical distribution and UPS systems.
* Experience with plumbing and public health systems.
* Understanding of SCADA, BMS, and railway system interfaces.
* Experience supporting Civil Defense approvals.
* Experience coordinating with clients, operators, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
* GCC rail project experience.
* Chartered Engineer, CEng, PE, PMP, or CFPS certification.
* Experience with metro stations, depots, tunnels, and rail operations facilities.
* Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
* Effective stakeholder management capabilities.
Core Technical Areas
* Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
* Fire and Life Safety
* Smoke Control and Tunnel Ventilation
* HVAC and Building Services
* Electrical Distribution and UPS Systems
* Plumbing and Public Health Systems
* SCADA and BMS
* Rail Systems Integration
* Testing and Commissioning
* Integrated Systems Testing
* Design Assurance
* Operational Readiness
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based FLS and MEP Expert role provides specialist technical leadership across major rail projects, supporting safety-critical building services, rail system integration, design assurance, testing and commissioning, and regulatory coordination.
