Senior Engineer - Track

To be able to carry out the Railway Track related design activities, assist the HoD or any other person delegated by HoD in the project progress, utilisation, forecasting of work reporting, mentor and guide the juniors in the team and check their work for quality and any other work assigned by the Lead/HoD.

Responsibilities

A proactive hands-on role in railroad track design projects

Management of the track design process through the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases

Development of ballasted and non-ballasted track structures, track alignment, profile, and associated grading plus drainage

Assessment of rail vehicle/infrastructure clearances

Peer review of the track design and associated reports prior to submission

Liaison with other disciplines to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and with a consistent approach

Preparation of the design briefs, technical reports, design analysis and calculations

Calculation of quantities, preparation of cost estimates, project specifications and construction bid/tender documents

Provide technical direction to junior designers and oversee work undertaken by them

Working with Project Managers on developing design schedule and budgets

Key Competencies / Skills

[Mandatory skills (include technical or domain certifications / trainings as required)]

They would need to demonstrate the minimum capabilities that relate to the below

Horizontal and vertical alignment design and reporting. Different modes (Light rail to freight) and different design stages (concept through to detail)

Turnout design both simple and complex design solutions.

Clearance assessments, both for greenfield and brownfield and to understand the build-up of the kinematic profile

An understanding of track componentry and track fixing types

Awareness of maintenance principles

Establish and maintain working relationships.

Able to plan own work to meet project timescales and budgets.

Able to communicate effectively with managers and other engineers in all disciplines.

Software Competencies

Should have working knowledge of MicroStation / AutoCAD/ Open Rail Designer

Conversant with the MS office

Working knowledge of gauging clearance assessment

Working Knowledge of ProjectWise or Similar software for handling of designs.

Qualifications

Civil in Civil Engineering

Working towards, or willing to work towards, Chartership.

7 -10 years experience of rail infrastructure/engineering environment.