Senior Radio / Telecommunication Design Engineer - Rail

WSP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Bengaluru is seeking a talented engineer to lead Radio/Telecommunications systems design and engineering activities. The role involves overseeing large-scale projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have 5-12 years of experience in telecommunications design, with a strong grasp of cabling standards and project phases. A relevant engineering degree and professional certifications are required. The position promotes innovation and quality in project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in Radio / Telecommunications systems design.
• Strong understanding of cabling standards and best practices.
• Ability to produce coherent and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale telecommunications projects from design to final acceptance.
• Review and approve design documents for compliance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Telecommunications systems design

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., CEng, CCNA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

To undertake Radio / Telecommunications systems design & engineering activities within the group, lead the team for projects independently, analyse the project requirements and provide input to the project manager in respect of both design and consultancy services. To provide technical support and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordination and assurance of Telecommunications Systems design.
• Production of reports, schedules, drawings, and technical schematics.
• Verification of the design against customer requirements and standards.
• Attendance at internal and external coordination, progress, and design review meetings.
• Undertake design reviews of other concurrent Communication Systems designs.
• Lead large‑scale telecommunications projects through to site support and final customer acceptance.
• Estimate effort required by different types of resources to complete large‑scale telecommunications projects.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineers.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring efficient workload distribution and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Review and approve design documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Proven experience in leading design efforts and managing projects in a client‑facing role.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Presentation and business communication skills.
• Identify and report technical concerns and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Attend project and team meetings.
• Leadership, decision making & delegation.
• Teamwork, coordination, planning, and organizing.
• Provide innovative solutions.
• Adherence to HSE norms.
• Interact with other rail disciplines and gather/provide design related information.
• Observation of company quality and project management disciplines and procedures.
• In all activities contribute to the development of WSP business in the field of railway infrastructure engineering.
• Where relevant, observation of learning and development objectives as per Career Development Plan.
• Train and mentor Graduate and Junior engineers.
• Communicate effectively with the lead country.
• Organise knowledge share and lessons learnt sessions from projects/tasks.
• Participate in internal and external audit preparations.
• Report writing, design calculations and inter‑disciplinary meetings to be handled effectively on projects.
• Compliance with company safety and ethics policies.
• Ensure project delivery with quality and time bound; responsible for team’s output quality and project submission time adherence.

Key Experience Requirements

• 5–12 years of experience in Radio / Telecommunications systems design. Australian geography experience preferred.
• Experience in various project phases such as conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design.
• Strong understanding of cabling standards and best practices (TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC).
• Support and develop telecommunications design deliverables such as system overview drawing, conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, layout drawings, wiring drawings, cable schedules, rack layouts, storage & bandwidth calculations.
• Knowledge of fundamental engineering and communication systems standards and best practice.
• Knowledge and experience of the requirements for designing safety‑critical and safety‑related systems.
• Ability to produce coherent and accurate documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent mentoring and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, instrumentation, telecommunications, electrical or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation and certifications such as CEng, CCNA, CCNP, RCDD, PSP or manufacturer related telecommunications certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and in Revit, AutoCAD, Navis, and Revu Bluebeam.
• Experience with vendor‑specific tools such as JVSG, EASE, RF tools (iB‑Wave), etc.
• Experience working with Australian Rail is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with current codes and technologies pertinent to telecommunications and building technologies.
• Quality and safety‑oriented design skills with an on‑time delivery approach.

Background Verification

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.

Job Information

• Job Identification: 86067
• Posting Date: 05/06/2026 05:49 AM