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 settings (e.g. ProjectWise), keeping models coordinated and revision and change records traceable.

📌 Principal Engineer Track Bengaluru
🏢 Egis Group
📍 Bengaluru