Senior Design Engineer – Signalling

Balaji Railroad Systems Pvt Ltd; Secunderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Balaji Railroad Systems Pvt Ltd in Secunderabad, India, seeks a Senior Design Engineer – Signalling with 12+ years of railway experience, including lead design roles. You will shape interlocking logic, ATS architectures, and wayside layouts, ensuring compliance with EN 50128, IEC 61508, and railway standards.

Travel to project sites for commissioning may be required. The role demands strong technical leadership, extensive documentation, and collaboration with engineering, procurement and

Qualifications

• BE / BTech in Electronics / Electrical required.
• 12+ years of railway experience with 5+ years in senior/lead design roles.
• Experience designing interlocking systems (ETCS Level 2), ATS and wayside signalling.
• Knowledge of control tables, track circuit logic, signal aspects, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead end-to-end signalling design activities for large-scale railway projects.
• Prepare detailed signalling designs including interlocking logic and ATS system architecture.
• Develop and maintain design documents: control tables, track plans, cable routing, system interfaces.
• Review vendor drawings, specifications, and compliance documents to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Support site installation teams with technical guidance and participate in testing and commissioning.
• Lead design reviews, hazard analyses (HAZOP, FMEA) and safety assessments for integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Ensure outputs adhere to EN 50128, IEC 61508, UIC and national safety codes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence across teams.

Skills

control tables

freight

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Education

BE / BTech in Electronics / Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

RailSys

SICAS

Job description

Secunderabad, India | Posted on 19/04/2026

• Hiring Manager Sudhir Shrivastav
• Number of Positions 1
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Date Opened 19/04/2026
• Target Date 30/09/2026
• Highest Degree B.Tech / B.E.
• Job Opening ID JOBID_245
• Work Experience 12
• Exp in Years Relevant & Other 8
• Job Type Full time
• Required Skills
  • Develop control tables, t...
  • freight
  • +18
• Created Time 19/04/2026 18:28
• Modified Time 23/08/2026 23:58
• Country India
• Postal Code 500009

Qualifications

BE / BTech in Electronics / Electrical.

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a highlyskilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer – Signalling to join ourdynamic railway engineering team. This role is pivotal in shaping thesafety, reliability, and efficiency of modern railway signallingsystems. The successful candidate will lead complex signalling designprojects from concept to commissioning, ensuring full compliance withnational and international standards such as EN 50128, IEC 61508, andrelevant railway-specific regulations. You will be responsible fordeveloping detailed interlocking logic, Automatic Train Supervision(ATS) systems, and wayside signalling layouts, while also supportingsystem integration, testing, and on-site commissioning. Your expertisewill directly influence the performance and safety of critical railinfrastructure, contributing to the seamless operation of high-densityrail networks. This position demands a deep technical understanding,leadership in design reviews, and the ability to mentor junior engineerswhile collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering,procurement, and operations.

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Responsibilities

• Independently lead and manage end-to-end signalling design activities for large-scale railway projects.
  
• Prepare detailed signalling designs including interlocking logic, ATS system architecture, and wayside equipment layouts.
  
• Developand maintain critical design documentation such as control tables,track plans, cable routing plans, and system interface diagrams.
  
• Conductthorough reviews of vendor drawings, technical specifications, andcompliance documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.
  
• Supportsite installation teams with technical guidance, resolve design-relatedissues, and participate in testing and commissioning (T&C)activities.
  
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, hazardanalyses (HAZOP, FMEA), and safety assessments to ensure systemintegrity and regulatory compliance.
  
• Collaborate with project managers, system engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
  
• Ensureall design outputs adhere to applicable industry standards, includingbut not limited to EN 50128, IEC 61508, UIC, and national railway safetycodes.
  
• Mentor and guide junior design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
  
• Minimumof 12 years of progressive experience in railway signalling design,with at least 5 years in a senior or lead design capacity.
  
• Provenexpertise in designing and delivering interlocking systems (e.g., ETCSLevel 2, computer-based interlockings), ATS, and wayside signallingsolutions.
  
• In-depth knowledge of control tables, track circuit logic, signal aspects, and system integration principles.
  
• Proficiencyin industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, orspecialized signalling design software (e.g., RailSys, SICAS, orsimilar).
  
• Strong understanding of railway safety standards and certification processes (e.g., SIL 2/SIL 4, functional safety).
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical documentation and lead design review sessions.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites for commissioning and troubleshooting support as required.
  
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., metro, high-speed rail, freight corridors) is highly desirable.