Principal Engineer-Track

Principal Engineer-Track

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis has delivered some of the world's most iconic metro projects, ranging from Lyon's first standard-gauge automated metro in the 1990s to the world's current longest automated metro network: the Riyadh Metro. The metro market is witnessing strong growth as it will contribute to the mobility of the growing global population living in urban areas

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer specialising in Track to join our Global Capacity Centre Bengaluru, India. As a key technical leader, you will play a crucial role in delivering Global Rail Projects and shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in the region.

Purpose

• Lead alignment and trackform design for major rail projects across North America, the UK, Ireland and Australia, working from our India-based GCC team.
• Own the technical output from feasibility through detailed design, authority submissions and construction support, coordinating closely with civil, structures, geotechnical, stations, tunnels, depots and rail systems teams.

Key Responsibilities

Rail Alignment Planning & Design

• Lead horizontal and vertical alignment design for metro, light rail, commuter and mainline projects.
• Develop and compare options from concept to detailed design, covering curves, transitions, cant, clearances, turnouts, crossovers and junctions.
• Optimise alignments against constructability, land, utilities, ground conditions, operations and safety.
• Produce and check alignment plans, profiles, setting-out data, design reports and specifications.

Global Rail Project Delivery

• Design to international client standards and approval processes, such as AREMA, Metrolinx/TTC, Network Rail and Australian rail authority requirements.
• Resolve geometry and interface issues with stations, tunnels, viaducts, depots, trackwork and systems teams.
• Take part in client workshops and design reviews; prepare authority submissions and technical responses.
• Contribute to business development efforts and proposal writing
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in road and highway engineering

Technical Assurance & Quality

• Check drawings, calculations, models and submissions for accuracy and compliance with project criteria, codes and authority requirements.
• Spot alignment, safety and constructability risks early and propose practical mitigations.
• Mentor Track Engineers and CAD/BIM designers and help improve team workflows and templates.
• Guide and mentor Team members to achieve the technical excellence in deliverables
• Software and Digital Engineering
• Independently build and review alignment models in Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRail Designer.
• Work in BIM and common data environments (e.g. ProjectWise), keeping models coordinated and revision and change records traceable.

Qualifications

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Master of Science (preferably in engineering) or Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Transportation Engineering
• Minimum 10-15 years of working experience in rail alignment and track design, with meaningful exposure to North American, UK, Irish or Australian projects (GCC or onsite).
• Professionally qualified as PEng/ CEng/ IEng / any equivalent qualification.
• Proven delivery on metro, urban rail or mainline projects, from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Track record of coordinating with stations, tunnels, viaducts, depots and systems teams, and engaging confidently with project managers and technical leads.
• Technical Competencies & Personal Attributes
• Strong command of horizontal and vertical geometry, transitions, cant, clearances and track interfaces.
• Able to interpret survey, utility and geotechnical data, and present alignment options with clear recommendations.
• Detail-oriented and independent, with sound engineering judgement; collaborative, quick to flag risks, and committed to quality, safety and mentoring others.

Desirable

• Underground (bored or cut-and-cover) or elevated/viaduct alignment design.
• Awareness of ballasted and Ballastless track design.
• Depot, reception track and depot throat design.
• Station platform geometry, design-and-build delivery and construction-stage support.

Experience Level

Senior Level