Senior Design & Review Expert

Location: Chennai, TN, India
Department: Engineering

Job Description

**Responsibilities:**

• Lead design and technical review processes for railway bridge projects, leveraging more than 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of specialized expertise in railway bridge engineering
• Conduct comprehensive structural analysis, validation, and assessment of bridge designs to ensure technical integrity and performance standards
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, building codes, and best practices applicable to railway infrastructure
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and design team members, fostering professional development and technical excellence
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, design specifications, and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with project stakeholders, contractors, regulatory authorities, and clients throughout the design and review phases
• Perform rigorous quality assurance reviews on all engineering deliverables and design outputs
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budget considerations for design and review phases
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges, design conflicts, and technical issues
• Stay current with emerging technologies, innovative methodologies, and industry advancements in railway bridge engineering and design practices

Qualifications

**Qualifications:**

**Required Qualifications:**

• Master's degree (M.Tech/M.E/M.S) in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in civil or structural engineering
• Minimum 5 years of specialised experience in railway bridge design, analysis, or engineering review
• Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, design methodologies, and bridge engineering principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of railway infrastructure standards, building codes, and safety regulations applicable to bridge construction
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills with the ability to prepare detailed engineering reports
• Proven experience in leading design reviews and quality assurance processes

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Professional Engineering qualification or membership with a recognised engineering body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers, Institute of Structural Engineers)
• Advanced certifications in railway engineering or bridge design
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and advanced design software
• Track record of mentoring and developing junior engineering professionals
• Published technical papers or contributions to industry advancements in railway bridge engineering
• Experience working on complex, large-scale railway infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and innovative methodologies in bridge design and construction

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Company Description

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.