Track Design Lead

Location: Bengaluru, KA, India
Department: Design

Job Description

• Oversee and coordinate slab track design to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of design drawings, calculations, and specifications to maintain design quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to address technical challenges or project constraints.
• Plan and manage design schedules to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the design process to ensure smooth execution.
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients for all slab track design aspects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (Civil, Structural, Signaling, and Electrical) to achieve integrated designs.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure design compliance during procurement and construction.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant railway and safety standards (EN, AREMA, UIC, or project-specific codes).
• Conduct static and dynamic load analyses to validate structural and operational performance.
• Propose design optimizations for cost efficiency, durability, and maintainability.
• Supervise simulations, prototypes, and field validation tests.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design reports, drawings, and calculation records.
• Report design progress and technical issues to project managers and senior leadership.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and control measures during all design stages.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to enhance their technical proficiency.
• Organize technical training sessions on slab track design concepts, software tools, and standards.
• Address technical queries or issues during the design and construction phases.
• Provide on-site technical support during installation or construction when required

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of slab track systems, including design principles, material properties, and construction techniques.
• 10 years of relevant experience in railway or track design projects.
• Strong familiarity with international standards such as EN, AREMA, UIC, or equivalent railway design codes.
• Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as Midas Civil, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to perform static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for safety and durability assessments.
• Understanding of Track-Structure Interaction (TSI) and integration with supporting structures.
• Awareness of slab track installation, maintenance, and inspection practices.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and client interface skills

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.