Principal Engineer

Career Tree Hr Solutions; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Tree Hr Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead rail electrification design across major projects. You will oversee M&E and LV systems at stations and lineside, act as CRE or checker, and ensure compliance with client standards and safety rules.

Youll deliver design reports, calculations and CAD drawings, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while aligning with CDM and Rail/Eurocodes throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Rail Electrification
• Project leadership
• Technical writing
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring
• Safety compliance
• Independent working
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design packages across rail projects.
• Design Rail Stations M&E and LV systems (lighting, LV power, heating, signalling power).
• Act as Lead Engineer or CRE/checker to ensure compliance with client requirements and safety standards.
• Prepare design deliverables: technical reports, electrical calculations, lighting calculations and CAD drawings.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight including planning, risk management and QA.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated designs.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety legislation.
• Understand full lifecycle from feasibility to construction support.
• Work independently and as part of a delivery team.
• Apply UK/ international standards and Eurocodes as appropriate.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design packages across rail infrastructure projects
• Design of Rail Stations M&E, Rail Lineside M&E Low voltage systems including but not limited to Platform Lighting, LV Power Distribution, Points Heating, and Signalling Power
• Act as Lead Engineer or Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE), checker ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations
• Prepare key elements of design deliverables including technical reports, electrical calculations, lighting calculations and CAD drawings in industry standard software
• Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting them in their professional development and chartership journeys
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team
• Experienced in the use of international, UK Network Rail, and Railway Group Standards as well as the relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.

Qualification

• BE/ BTech or ME/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization
• 12 + years of experience in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery
• Experience in leading projects as a checker, CRE or Lead Engineer
• Deep knowledge of Rail low voltage systems, particularly Lighting, Points Heating, and Signalling Power
• Proficient in use of MicroStation, ETAP, AMETECH Trimble Pro Design, Electrical OM and DiaLux Evo
• Strong technical writing, Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others

Preferred candidate profile

UK or GDC railway or metro project experience is mandatory