Associate Engineer/Engineer/Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC)

Department: Engineering Design (EDRC)

Location: Head Office

Band / Grade: Band 5 – 5.C

Reporting To: Design Lead / Project Design Manager

Notice Period: 30 Days (Probation) | 60 Days (Post Confirmation)

Job Summary

The Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC) is responsible for execution and coordination of multidisciplinary railway design works including Signalling (S&T), Electrical, and Civil interfaces. The role requires independent handling of assigned design packages and ensuring compliance with Indian Railways and RDSO standards.

The position operates at an execution-focused supervisory level without direct team management responsibility.

Roles & Responsibilities

Core Design Responsibilities (Primary Requirement)

• Prepare and develop railway signalling design drawings and documents
• Work on AutoCAD-based design deliverables, including:
  • Interlocking Plans (SIP)
  • Route Control Charts / Tables (RCC / RCT)
  • Cable Routing & Core Charts
  • Location Box / REB / Equipment Layouts
  • Trenching & Interface Drawings
  • Power Supply / IPS Interface Drawings
• Perform design modifications and updates based on project requirements
• Ensure design compliance with RDSO / IR / CORE standards

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, and Signalling teams for interface alignment
• Prepare BOQs, technical submittals, and design documentation
• Incorporate client/consultant comments and maintain revision control
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and internal quality checks

Support Activities (Secondary)

• Provide technical inputs during testing & commissioning (T&C)
• Support design validation and troubleshooting from design perspective

Technical Skills Required

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D mandatory)
• Knowledge of:
  • Interlocking systems (EI / RRI / Panel)
  • SIP, RCC, Cable Plans
  • Railway signalling principles
• Exposure to tools like MicroStation / design tools (added advantage)

Key Competencies

• Ability to independently execute design tasks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Strong documentation and revision control discipline
• Ability to handle multiple deliverables under timelines

Required Qualifications

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Civil

2–7 years of railway design experience

Knowledge of railway interlocking principles and standards