Associate Engineer/Engineer/Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC)
Department:
Engineering Design (EDRC)
Location:
Head Office
Band / Grade:
Band 5 – 5.C
Reporting To:
Design Lead / Project Design Manager
Notice Period:
30 Days (Probation) | 60 Days (Post Confirmation)
Job Summary
The Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC) is responsible for execution and coordination of multidisciplinary railway design works including Signalling (S&T), Electrical, and Civil interfaces. The role requires independent handling of assigned design packages and ensuring compliance with Indian Railways and RDSO standards.
The position operates at an execution-focused supervisory level without direct team management responsibility.
Roles & Responsibilities
Core Design Responsibilities (Primary Requirement)
Prepare and develop
railway signalling design drawings and documents
Work on
AutoCAD-based design deliverables
, including:
Interlocking Plans (SIP)
Route Control Charts / Tables (RCC / RCT)
Cable Routing & Core Charts
Location Box / REB / Equipment Layouts
Trenching & Interface Drawings
Power Supply / IPS Interface Drawings
Perform
design modifications and updates
based on project requirements
Ensure
design compliance with RDSO / IR / CORE standards
Coordination & Documentation
Coordinate with
Electrical, Civil, and Signalling teams
for interface alignment
Prepare
BOQs, technical submittals, and design documentation
Incorporate
client/consultant comments and maintain revision control
Participate in
design reviews, audits, and internal quality checks
Support Activities (Secondary)
Provide
technical inputs during testing & commissioning (T&C)
Support
design validation and troubleshooting from design perspective
Technical Skills Required
Strong proficiency in
AutoCAD (2D mandatory)
Knowledge of:
Interlocking systems (EI / RRI / Panel)
SIP, RCC, Cable Plans
Railway signalling principles
Exposure to tools like
MicroStation / design tools (added advantage)
Key Competencies
Ability to
independently execute design tasks
Strong
attention to detail and accuracy
Good
multidisciplinary coordination skills
Strong
documentation and revision control discipline
Ability to
handle multiple deliverables under timelines
Required Qualifications
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Civil
4–7 years of railway design experience
Knowledge of railway interlocking principles and standards