Chief Expert - Telecommunication Systems (f/m/d)

Deutsche Bahn; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bahn is seeking a Chief Expert - Telecommunication System for the NHSRCL Mumbai - Ahmedabad project in India. The role covers end-to-end telecom system design, interfaces with signaling and IT infrastructure, and ensures EMC/EMI, cyber security, and compliance.

You will oversee installation, testing, and integration, review ICDs, coordinate with contractors, and support statutory approvals. Requires 15+ years in railway telecom, with 5+ years in charge on high‑speed rail projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics.
• Total experience: 25 years in Railways/Metro.
• 15 years of construction phase telecom experience in rail projects.
• 5 years as in-charge of telecom works on High-Speed Rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of telecom standards, interfaces with signaling, ITC, EMC/EMI and cyber security.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design review and approval of telecommunication systems, specs and manuals with compliance checks.
• Coordinate ITC stages inspections (FAT, IAT, PAT, SAT, ITC) with contractors.
• Review ICDs and ensure telecom interface integration with ATS/TMS and other subsystems.
• Review payments and support client contractual matters.
• Assist client with statutory approvals and agency coordination.
• Ensure compliance with DB E&C policies and standards.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Rail telecom standards

Education

Engineering Graduate Electrical or Electronics

Job description

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

We are hiring for the position of Chief Expert - Telecommunication System for the project NHSRCL Mumbai - Ahmedabad, India.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Design review and approve of Telecommunication system such as end to end Telecom System such as Specifications, Equipment designs, Cabling, Fiber, Earthing routing and plans, IP networks and integration etc, Manuals (Installation, O&M, Training, Spares etc) and ensure the EMC/EMI, Cyber Security, Spares, Training and other relevant compliance for all Telecom subsystem are PAS, EPBAX, Access Control, PIDS, MCS, CCTV, DTS, OFMS, T-Scada, EEWS, PSS etc.
• Installation, Testing & Integration Commissioning: Coordinate the overall ITC stages inspections (FAT, IAT, PAT, SAT, ITC) with Contractor for Telecommunication system.
• Manage and coordinate all Telecommunication System interfaces by reviewing and approving Interface Control Documents (ICDs); ensure alignment of design inputs and integration requirements for Telecom interfaces with ATS/TMS and other signalling system, Rolling Stock, Radio (LTE‑R/5G), IDS, OCC, Asset Management System, BMS, SCADA/E&M networks, Telecom Rooms (SER/SCR/OCC/BCC), and cable routing (FOTS/DTS/copper) etc. Oversee functional, data, and physical integration across all dependent systems, ensuring readiness for testing, commissioning, and final interface approval.
• Review and Certify the Payment for completed works as per Cost Center and evaluate variation orders and claims while providing technical and contractual support to the Client.
• Assist client in obtaining statutory approvals and coordination assistance with various agencies for ISA, CMRS for successful completion of Project.
• Ensure compliance with all DB E&C policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Client, PD and DB HQ.

Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate Electrical OR Electronics stream or equivalent.
• Total experience: Overall 25 years of experience in Railways/Metro.
• Relevant experience: Minimum 15 years of experience during construction phase in implementation of Telecommunication system in Rail-based Transit System project.
• Specific experience: Minimum 05 years of experience as in-charge of Telecommunication system works in HighSpeed Rail Project(s)(iii).
• Strong understanding in Telecom standards, Architecture of Telecom System, Telecom–Signalling/Radio/ IDS/ OCC interfaces, ITC for telecom systems (broadcast tests, load & Coverage tests, network KPIs, Integrations etc), EMC/EMI, interface, proficiency in reviewing signalling design documents.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication, Negotiation and presentation skills.