Sr. Project Director - Electrical

Tata Consulting Engineers; Khordha; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers is seeking a senior professional to lead Railway Electrification projects in India. The role involves planning, design review, execution, and commissioning, with strategic technical leadership across traction power systems, OHE, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.

The incumbent will coordinate with Railway authorities, contractors and consultants, ensure compliance with guidelines and contracts, monitor safety and quality, and drive timely, within-budget

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Option A requires 15 years of experience in construction with leadership as Project Director for 3+ years in Railway Electrification.
• Option B requires 5 years in JAG or equivalent in Indian Railways, including KRCL/MRVC/DFCCIL or SPVs/JVs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design review, execution and commissioning of Railway Electrification works.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Board guidelines, RDSO specs, codes and contract requirements.
• Review project schedules, resources and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with client representatives, Railway officials and stakeholders.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental compliance across activities.
• Review contractor performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present progress reports to client and leadership.
• Ensure milestones are met within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Railway Electrification

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Quality safety

Multidisciplinary teams

Progress monitoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Option A

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Must have worked in Railway Electrification Projects.
• Should have held the position of Project Director or an equivalent leadership position for a minimum of 3 years in Railway Electrification projects.

OR

Option B

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in JAG (Junior Administrative Grade) or equivalent grade and above in Electrical Engineering in Indian Railways, either individually or combined with experience in:
• Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
• Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
• Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)
• Joint Ventures (JVs) / Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under Ministry of Railways or State Governments
• Metro Rail Corporations

Preferred candidate profile

The incumbent should possess extensive experience in:

• Planning, execution and monitoring of Railway Electrification (RE) projects.
• Project management of traction power systems, OHE (Overhead Equipment), switching stations, substations and allied electrical infrastructure.
• Coordination with Railway authorities, contractors, consultants and statutory agencies.
• Contract management, project scheduling, quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Management of multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring project progress against timelines, budgets and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, design review, execution and commissioning of Railway Electrification works.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Board guidelines, RDSO specifications, applicable codes and contract requirements.
• Review project schedules, resources and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with client representatives, Railway officials and project stakeholders for timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental compliance across project activities.
• Review contractor performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to client and organizational leadership.
• Ensure successful achievement of project milestones within approved timelines and budgets.