Resident Engineer

Job Description – Signalling Expert (Railway S&T)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Expert to lead and oversee railway signalling works for Indian Railways projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Railway Signalling & Telecommunication (S&T), including Route Relay Interlocking (RRI), Solid State Interlocking (SSI), and Panel Interlocking (PI) systems. The candidate will be responsible for technical supervision, project execution, quality assurance, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the execution of railway signalling and telecommunication (S&T) works.
• Review signalling designs, drawings, technical specifications, and installation methodologies.
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of RRI, SSI, and PI systems.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Railways standards, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, client representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct inspections, quality audits, and progress reviews at project sites.
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and progress updates.
• Support project planning, risk management, and timely project delivery.

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

Preferred

• CCNA, JNCIA, or equivalent industry-recognized networking certification.
• Degree/Diploma in Project Management or Construction Management.
• Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).
• Institution of Railway Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (IRSTE) qualification.
• Certification/training from the Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering & Telecommunications (IRISET), Secunderabad.

Experience

Total Professional Experience

• Graduate Engineers: Minimum 17 years of professional experience.
• Diploma Engineers: Minimum 22 years of professional experience.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience as:
  • In-charge or one level below In-charge for Railway Signalling works with Railway Signalling Contractors, or
  • Expert (S&T) or equivalent/higher position with Project Management Consultants (PMC).
• Experience must include one or more of the following:
  • Route Relay Interlocking (RRI)
  • Solid State Interlocking (SSI)
  • Panel Interlocking (PI)
• Experience may be acquired individually or in combination across the above signalling systems.

Mandatory Requirements

• Successful completion of one of the following Indian Railways training programs:
  • Apprentice JE (Signal)
  • SE (Signal)
  • Probationer (IRSSE)
  • Equivalent training course at IRISET, Secunderabad
  • Conversion/Integration Course for Group 'B' Railway Officers at IRISET, Secunderabad

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian Railways signalling standards and specifications.
• Expertise in signalling installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Experience managing signalling contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and technical reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project documentation tools.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in:

• Indian Railways
• Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
• IRCON International
• RITES
• RailTel
• Railway Signalling Contractors
• Railway Project Management Consultants (PMC)