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 profileAn understanding of track componentry and track fixing typesAwareness of maintenance principlesEstablish 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 DesignerConversant with the MS officeWorking knowledge of gauging clearance assessmentWorking Knowledge of ProjectWise or Similar software for handling of designs.Qualifications
Civil in Civil EngineeringWorking towards, or willing to work towards, Chartership.7 -10 years experience of rail infrastructure / engineering environment.Skills Required
Microstation, Autocad, projectwise , Ms Office