Job Title: Senior Bridge Design ROB/RUB Engineer Railway Projects

Department: Design & Engineering

Location: Office

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Design Engineer with strong expertise in railway bridge design and AutoCAD. The role involves leading bridge design and drafting activities, reviewing structural drawings, coordinating with design teams, and ensuring submission-ready drawings comply with Indian Railways, RDSO, IRS, and IRC standards.

The position is primarily focused on design, technical review, team coordination, and drawing approvals, with no responsibility for site execution or construction supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bridge Design & Drafting

- Lead the preparation of GADs, structural drawings, and reinforcement detailing for railway bridges.
- Review and develop drawings for PSC girders, composite bridges, ROBs, RUBs, piers, abutments, foundations, and other bridge structures.
- Ensure accurate preparation of plans, elevations, cross-sections, and detailed drawings.

2. Railway Standards & Compliance

- Ensure designs and drawings comply with Indian Railways standards, RDSO guidelines, IRS codes, IRC specifications, and Schedule of Dimensions (SOD).
- Review loading requirements, clearances, structural safety, and other applicable railway requirements.

3. Design Coordination

- Coordinate with structural, track, alignment, hydraulics, and other technical teams.
- Review structural analysis outputs and ensure the results are correctly incorporated into drawings.
- Resolve technical issues and provide design inputs to the team.

4. Team Leadership & Technical Review

- Guide and supervise junior bridge engineers and draftsmen.




- Review drawings prepared by the design team for technical accuracy and compliance.
- Identify errors and ensure corrections are completed before submission.
- Maintain drawing quality, standards, and version control.

5. Client & Railway Coordination

- Coordinate with clients, Railway authorities, DFCCIL, RDSO, consultants, and other relevant authorities.
- Attend technical meetings and provide necessary design clarifications.
- Review and address comments received from clients and Railway authorities.
- Ensure timely resubmission of revised drawings.

6. Documentation & Deliverables

- Review and finalise BOQs, design notes, drawing lists, and technical documents.
- Ensure all drawings and documents are submission-ready.
- Maintain proper records of revisions, approvals, and technical correspondence.

7. Quality & Project Management

- Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables are completed within project timelines.
- Ensure proper quality control and adherence to company design procedures.
- Identify design risks and coordinate with the concerned team for timely resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

- B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering.
- M.E./M. Tech in Structural Engineering / Bridge Engineering will be an added advantage.

Experience:

- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in bridge design, preferably in railway infrastructure projects.




- Experience in railway bridge GADs, structural drawings, and approval processes is preferred.

Software:

- Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Auto LISP, BIM tools, or other design software will be an added advantage.

Domain Knowledge:

- Strong knowledge of railway bridge components, including:

- PSC and composite girders

- Piers and abutments

- Foundations

- Bearings

- ROBs and RUBs

- SOD clearances
- Ability to read and review structural analysis outputs.

Standards:

- Good knowledge of:

- IRS Concrete Bridge Code

- IRS Steel Bridge Code

- IRC:5

- IRC:6

- IRC:112

- RDSO guidelines
- Indian Railways Schedule of Dimensions

Other Skills

- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent drawing review and error-identification skills.
- Good leadership and team-management abilities.
- Positive communication and client coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.

What This Role Is NOT

- No routine construction supervision or site execution.
- No contractor coordination for construction activities.
- No material procurement responsibilities.
- No site-based quantity surveying or billing responsibilities.

Key Deliverables

- Technically accurate and submission-ready GADs and structural drawings.
- Review and approval of drawings prepared by the design team.
- Timely response to Railway/RDSO/client comments.
- Approved railway bridge drawings and design documentation.
- Properly maintained drawing revisions and technical records.
- Effective technical guidance and supervision of junior engineers and draftsmen.

📌 Senior Bridge Design ROB, RUB Engineer, Railway Projects (Kolkata)
🏢 Sipra Systems
📍 Kolkata