Principal Engineer/Associate Director - Track

AECOM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director - Track in Bengaluru. This role involves leading track design processes, mentoring less experienced team members, and managing project deliverables. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of Track Design experience globally, proficiency in Bentley ORD and Autodesk Civil3D, and a Master's degree in engineering. Opportunities for growth and a hybrid working culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Track Design experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Extensive experience in international projects, preferably in the Middle East, UK, USA and Canada.
• Solid understanding of track construction methods and Permanent Way components.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the production of track designs and provide technical support.
• Manage design deliverables in accordance with client requirements.
• Mentor lesser experienced team members.

Skills

Track Design experience

Proficiency in Bentley ORD and Autodesk Civil3D

Interpretation of Standards

Technical proficiency in Plain Line and S&C

Ability to author technical reports

Education

Master of Engineering or equivalent

Registered or Chartered Engineer

Job description

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Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team is looking for an Associate Director - Track to join our team in Gurugram/Bengaluru.

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, EC is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time‑zones, EC partners with regional and global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3,000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high‑quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Job Description

• Lead in the production of track designs and provision of technical support throughout all stages of the design process (Feasibility through to Construction) in both Plain Line and S&C.
• Independently deliver / manage the production of design deliverables in accordance with client requirements.
• Act as a Senior technical resource and serve as technical advisor and/or mentor for lesser experienced team members.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality cost‑effective work by others.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Use expertise in all steps of completing discipline component.
• Perform quality control review of design calculations, models, or drawings.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Show agility in the face of dynamic project stages. This position may also be leading similar designs in other global regions if required.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering degree or Bachelor degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Washington Accord accredited preferred.
• Registered, Professional or Chartered Engineer, or eligible for qualification or working towards.
• 15+ years of Track Design experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects with substantial experience in international projects, preferably in the Middle East, UK, USA and Canada.
• Proficiency in both Bentley ORD package and Autodesk Civil3D.
• Extensive experience and technical proficiency in Plain Line and Switches & Crossings mandatory.
• Experience with earthworks, including cut and fill modelling and quantity estimation.
• Solid understanding of Track Design including interpretation of Standards and application of SiD, HSE regulations.
• Solid understanding of track construction methods, stageworks of projects, Permanent Way components and surveys.
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to author technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to present their work and represent their colleagues on the project in presentations and meetings.
• Technical quality of deliverables – undertaking checks of design deliverables completed by team members in accordance with company procedures.
• Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes.
• Experience attending technical design reviews including Design and Construction Interface meetings and Interdisciplinary Design Checks to present Track design.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices and where appropriate apply best practices within the project team environment.

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.