Design Engineer – Telecom

Balaji Railroad Systems Pvt Ltd; Secunderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Balaji Railroad Systems Pvt Ltd is seeking a skilled Design Engineer – Telecom to join our dynamic team focused on railway and metro infrastructure. You will lead end-to-end telecom design, development, and support for PA, IP networks, CCTV, FOTS, and radio systems, ensuring high-availability rail operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in railway telecom, CAD/BIM proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across Signaling, Civil, Power, and M&C teams.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electronics/Telecommunications; master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in telecom system design for railway projects.
• In-depth knowledge of PA, IP networks, CCTV, FOTS, radio comms, and NMS.
• CAD/BIM tools proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Familiarity with railway telecom standards and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver telecom system solutions for railway and metro projects.
• Prepare system designs for PA, IP networks, CCTV, FOTS, radio comms, and NMS.
• Create drawings, BOMs, and technical specs for procurement and installation.
• Collaborate with Signaling, Rolling Stock, Civil, Power, and M&C teams.
• Support on-site installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure designs comply with EN, IEC, ISO standards and client requirements.
• Maintain documentation of design changes and system configurations.
• Participate in design reviews, client presentations, and bid evaluations.

Skills

Railway telecom

End-to-end design

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Education

BE / BTech in Electronics / Telecommunications

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Secunderabad, India

Job Type Full time

Country India

Postal Code 500009

Hiring Manager Sudhir Shrivastav

Number of Positions 1

Qualifications

BE / BTech in Electronics / Telecommunications.

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a highlyskilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer – Telecom to join ourdynamic engineering team specializing in railway and metroinfrastructure projects. This role is critical in shaping thecommunication backbone of modern rail systems, ensuring seamless,reliable, and safe operations across complex transit networks. TheDesign Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end design,development, and technical support of integrated telecom systemsincluding Public Address (PA), IP-based networks, CCTV, Fiber OpticTransmission Systems (FOTS), Radio Communication (e.g., LTE-R, TETRA),and Network Management Systems (NMS). The ideal candidate will possess astrong technical foundation in telecom infrastructure, with provenexperience in railway-specific projects, and the ability to collaborateeffectively across multidisciplinary teams. You will play a pivotal rolein delivering technically robust, compliant, and future-ready telecomsolutions that support operational efficiency, passenger safety, andsystem interoperability in high-availability rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Design,develop, and deliver comprehensive telecom system solutions tailoredfor railway and metro projects, ensuring alignment with project scope,client specifications, and industry standards.
• Preparedetailed system designs for PA, IP networks, CCTV, FOTS, RadioCommunication (e.g., LTE-R, TETRA), and NMS, including functionalspecifications, interface diagrams, and integration plans.
• Developtechnical drawings, layouts, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and detailedtechnical specifications for procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Collaborateclosely with cross-functional teams including Signaling, Rolling Stock,Civil, Power, and Control & Monitoring Systems to ensure seamlesssystem integration and coordination.
• Support on-siteinstallation, testing, and commissioning activities, providing technicalguidance and resolving design-related issues in real time.
• Ensureall designs and deliverables comply with national and internationalstandards (e.g., EN, IEC, IEEE, ISO, NFPA, and client-specificrequirements).
• Conduct system integration testing and assistin troubleshooting complex telecom issues during commissioning andpost-commissioning phases.
• Maintain accurate documentationof design changes, technical decisions, and system configurationsthroughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, client presentations, and technical bid evaluations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, TelecommunicationsEngineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimumof 5 years of proven experience in telecom system design andengineering, specifically within railway, metro, or heavy railinfrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of railway telecom systems: PA, IP networks, CCTV, FOTS, Radio Communication (LTE-R, TETRA), and NMS.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and technical drawing standards for system layouts and schematics.
• Strongunderstanding of network protocols, fiber optics, IP addressing, VLANs,QoS, and cybersecurity principles in rail environments.
• Experience preparing BOMs, technical specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Familiarity with project delivery lifecycle from concept through commissioning, including QA/QC and compliance management.
• Excellentcommunication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the abilityto work independently and in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for commissioning and site support as needed.
• Knowledgeof relevant standards: EN 50121 (EMC), EN 50129 (Safety), IEC 61508,ISO 27001, and client-specific railway telecom standards.