Principal / Engineering Manager-Signalling

Egis Group; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 3.800.000 - 7.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Egis Group, a global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services firm, seeks a Principal / Engineering Manager - Signalling to lead railway signalling and telecommunications projects. Based in Bengaluru, you will direct multidisciplinary teams, oversee design, integration, testing and commissioning, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will drive modern signalling concepts (CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS, interlocking) and telecoms (O

Formación

• 15+ years of progressive experience in railway signalling and telecom engineering.
• Experience on Metro, Mainline, High-Speed or Freight rail projects.
• Knowledge of CBTC and ETCS/ERTMS.
• Experience with system integration, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Familiarity with railway safety standards and RAMS.
• Engineering tools proficiency: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership and design oversight for signalling and telecom systems.
• Lead system integration, FAT/SAT/ITC, and operational handover activities.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with EN standards and safety requirements.
• Mentor teams and contribute to engineering standards.

Conocimientos

Technical leadership

Rail signalling

CBTC/ETCS/ERTMS

System integration

RAMS & safety

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interlocking systems

Educación

Bachelor's in Electrical Electronics or Railways

Master's in Railway/Systems Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley Rail

Descripción del empleo

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group's operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis' long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

We are seeking an experienced Principal / Engineering Manager - Signalling with 15+ years of experience in Metro, CBTC, ETCS, Mainline Rail, High-Speed Rail, and Freight Rail projects. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, design oversight, system integration, testing and commissioning, safety assurance, and lifecycle management of railway signalling and telecommunications systems. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder interfaces, and ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant railway systems throughout the project lifecycle

• Experience working on international railway/signalling projects and coordinating with global stakeholders will be an added advantage.
• Lead the design, review, and implementation of railway signalling systems including Interlocking, ATP, ATO, ATS, CBTC, and ETCS/ERTMS.
• Provide technical guidance on signalling principles, control tables, route locking, signalling layouts, and interlocking logic.
• Lead the design and integration of railway telecommunications systems including Optical Fibre Networks, GSM-R, LTE-R, FRMCS, TETRA, IP/MPLS, PAS, PIS, CCTV, and OCC communication systems.
• Experience in CBTC migration, brownfield upgrades, system replacement, or migration from legacy signalling systems to CBTC will be highly desirable.
• Ensure seamless integration between signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, traction power, SCADA, AFC, PSD, and other railway subsystems.
• Develop and review system architecture, interface specifications, engineering deliverables, and technical documentation.
• Lead system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Testing & Commissioning (ITC), trial running, and operational handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and safety requirements, including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC, AREMA, and SIL requirements.
• Lead safety assurance activities including Hazard Analysis, FMEA, FTA, Safety Case development, and ISA coordination.
• Manage technical interfaces with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, operators, and regulatory authorities.
• Support project planning, resource management, risk management, technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, and design reviews.
• Monitor and improve RAMS performance, system availability, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop maintenance, asset management, modernization, and migration strategies for signalling and telecommunications systems.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies such as Digital Interlocking, ETCS Level 2/3, FRMCS, Predictive Maintenance, AI-based Diagnostics, and Railway Cybersecurity.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to organizational standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Railway Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in railway signalling and telecommunications engineering.
• Proven experience in Metro, Mainline Rail, High-Speed Rail, Freight Rail, or Transit projects.
• Strong knowledge of CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS, Interlocking Systems, ATP/ATO/ATS, Railway Telecommunications, OCC Systems, RAMS, and Safety Assurance.
• Experience in system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational handover of railway systems.
• Strong understanding of railway safety standards, systems engineering, interface management, and requirements management.
• Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley, and related railway engineering platforms.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and multinational engineering teams.
• Preferred certifications include IRSE, Functional Safety/SIL, RAMS, PMP/PRINCE2, CEng, PE, or equivalent professional accreditations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, skills development, and staying current with emerging railway signalling technologies.