Engineer - Electrical

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

CTR – Regional Technical Centre of Systra India takes care of the international production of major projects at Systra Group level. CTR team has expertise in design of High-Speed Rail, Metro, Conventional Rail, Bridges, Highways, Depots, Stations and Transport Planning. Starting from Feasibility/Concept stage to Detailed Design to IFC/Shop drawings, the disciplines involved have experience of designing in accordance with various international codes and delivered projects across the world.

CTR team has successfully delivered some major projects in UK, UAE, Tanzania, KSA, Australia, Canada and Denmark. One of the major achievements of India CTR team has been the design of HS2 project in UK. We played an instrumental role in delivering 3 major Sublots on HS2 with our teams proactively engaging with Front Office in UK and delivering beyond client expectations. This resulted in India team receiving many accolades from the contractor BBV and client HS2. 

CTR team in India is proficient in working on multi-disciplinary projects integrating Design, BIM and Drawing production in a seamless workflow incorporating different software. The technical and management teams within CTR get an opportunity to work and interact with other CTR teams within Systra Group from Paris, Poland, Dubai, Philippines and Brazil.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead the design, specification, and integration of low voltage systems in rail infrastructure projects, including power supply, lighting, cabling, communications, and auxiliary systems.
• Design and develop detailed catenary profiles, sectioning plans, and layout drawings for rail electrification projects in Sweden, the UK, and Australia.
• Analyze route alignment and geometry to determine support placements, wire runs, stagger, uplift, and wind load impact.
• Perform tensioning and mechanical calculations for different OLE types (simple, compound, regulated, unregulated, and auto-tensioned systems).
• Prepare mast location plans, BOMs, and foundation details based on local terrain and climatic conditions.
• Ensure designs adhere to national and international electrification standards (EN 50119, Network Rail OLEMI, ARTC standards, Trafikverket design rules).
• Use industry-standard OLE design tools like Bentley OpenRail Overhead Line Designer, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Support complete project lifecycle from concept design through to detailed design and site execution.
• Collaborate with signaling, civil, and traction power teams to resolve multidisciplinary interface issues.
• Participate in technical reviews, design validation.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical.
• 6–10 years of focused experience in railway low voltage engineering, overhead line electrification with significant work on rail infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of LV systems for rail applications: station and trackside LV distribution, lighting, control panels, power supplies, UPS systems.
  • Proven experience with country-specific standards:
  • Sweden: Trafikverket standards and cold-weather OLE adaptations.
  • Australia: ARTC and relevant Australian standards.
  • UK: Network Rail standards (OLEMI, Series 1/2, Master Series).
• Strong knowledge of catenary mechanics, tensioning equipment, and construction techniques.
• Proficiency in design tools like Bentley OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multinational teams.
• Familiarity with RAMS and SIL-appropriate design for safety-critical systems.
• Preferred Certifications & Competencies:
• Prior experience with electrification projects involving high-speed rail or metro systems.
• Experience with ERTMS or other advanced railway signaling systems integration.
• Exposure to BIM workflows and digital twin integration in OLE projects.
• Understanding of safety regulations and environmental factors specific to Sweden, UK, and Australia.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!