Principal Engineer - Civil & Structures

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the Civil & Structures Team on major rail projects. Requires 12+ years in UK/AU rail design, including level crossing work and CSR systems, with strong leadership for delivery.

You will review designs, supervise BIM modelling, and mentor engineers, ensuring compliance with Network Rail/AU standards while managing budgets and schedules. Stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in rail infrastructure design and delivery.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Master’s in Structural Engineering; Chartered preferred.
• Experience with Network Rail/AU standards and CSR systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary design.

Responsibilities

• Check & review detailed designs and calculations.
• Undertake concept design, feasibility studies, and detailed design as required.
• Lead technicians and BIM Modellers in developing level crossing ground plans and CSR systems.
• Manage integration of CSR with other rail disciplines and monitor budgets.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and BIM Technicians.

Skills

Level crossings

CSR systems

Team leadership

Rail design coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAM

TEDDS

STAAD Pro

Job description

Job Description

WSP is looking for a Principal Engineer – Civil & Structures Team to lead projects. Significant experience in the Railway Industry, with at least 12+ years’ experience in UK/AU designs, including level crossing design projects, lineside ancillary civils, and cable trough management (CSR), is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check & review detailed designs and calculations.
• Undertake concept design, feasibility studies, and detailed design as required.
• Lead technicians and BIM Modellers in developing level crossing ground plans, cable trough management systems, and designing lineside structures.
• Manage the integration and coordination of CSR systems with other rail disciplines.
• Design with minimal rework while monitoring budget and programme for projects undertaken.
• Apply extensive design knowledge of Network Rail infrastructure/AU Transportation and Network Rail procedures/standards.
• Review and monitor the production of drawings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and BIM Technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Master’s in Structural Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• 12+ years’ experience in rail infrastructure.
• Current competencies with relevant rail authorities (e.g., VLine, Network Rail, MTM).
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as be a self‑starter able to work unsupervised.
• Deep understanding of CSR systems and their role in rail operations.

Tags

Combined Service Route, CSR, Ancillary Civils, Resignalling‑Projects, Level crossing systems, Under Track Crossing, REB, DNO Civils Designs, Station platform designing.

Qualification Stream

Civil Engineering, Preferably a Chartered Civil Engineer.

Mandatory Skills

• Station Platform Designs
• Level crossings
• CSR systems
• Ancillary Civils
• UTX, ULX

Desirable Skills

• Software experience in SAM, TEDDS, STAAD Pro, and similar.
• Retaining Walls designs.
• UTX/URX.

Background Verification (BGV)

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.