Project Engineer

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking an Executive Projects (LM – Rail) to support planning, execution, installation, testing, and commissioning of railway depot equipment projects across India. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, customers, and site stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery while maintaining cost controls.

The role emphasizes adherence to technical specifications and railway standards, with travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in railway, metro, depot equipment, industrial automation, rolling stock, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial or railway systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management activities.
• Execute railway depot equipment projects in accordance with project specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and design documents.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and product teams for technical clarifications.
• Support preparation and review of method statements, inspection plans, and technical reports.
• Supervise installation and integration of depot equipment systems.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with stakeholders.
• Ensure equipment performance meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Prepare project progress reports, technical documentation, and status updates.
• Maintain records of engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Track project deliverables, change requests, and punch-list items.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and project closeout reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics or related discipline

Job description

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Position: Executive Projects (LM – Rail)

Position Summary: The Executive Projects (LM - Rail) is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, installation, testing, and commissioning of railway depot (Crane, Pit-Jack, Mobile-Jack) equipment projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams, customers, and site stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining quality, cost, and documentation requirements. Experience in crane Industry is an added advantage.

Location: India / Project Site / Depot Facilities (Travel as required)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution

• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management activities.
• Execute railway depot equipment projects in accordance with project specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.

Technical Management

• Review technical specifications, drawings, and design documents.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and product teams for technical clarifications.
• Support preparation and review of method statements, inspection plans, and technical reports.
• Supervise installation and integration of depot equipment systems.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with stakeholders.
• Ensure equipment performance meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during installation and commissioning.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare project progress reports, technical documentation, and status updates.
• Maintain records of engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Track project deliverables, change requests, and punch-list items.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and project closeout reports.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/ electrical engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering/ related discipline.

Experience:

• 0-4 years of experience in railway, metro, depot equipment, industrial automation, rolling stock, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial or railway systems is preferred.

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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