Senior Track / Permanent Way Engineer - Rail Systems (New Delhi)

Job Description IDOM is an employee‑owned international engineering, architectural and consulting firm with more than 5,125 professionals in 45 offices across 125 countries , and 69 years of experience . Our Rail Department has accumulated more than 30 years of experience designing conventional and high‑speed railway projects, and has developed value engineering and detailed design for more than 7,000 km of railway lines worldwide. IDOM's track experience includes +850 km of track design services and +300 km of track delivery‑partner / on‑site services , delivered in India, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico, USA, Oman, Turkey, Algeria and more. Primary Responsibilities Lead the Track / Permanent Way design, coordination and technical leadership for high‑speed, metro, LRT, commuter, conventional and freight rail projects. Develop and review track alignment design (horizontal and vertical geometry, cant, cant deficiency, transitions, gradients) in compliance with RDSO / IRS / Metro Rail standards. Design of ballasted and ballastless (slab) track systems , including rail sections (UIC 60 / 60E1 / 52 kg / 90R), fastening systems, sleepers, ballast profile, sub‑ballast and formation. Turnout and crossing design : layout of switches & crossings (S&C;), thick‑web switches, swing‑nose crossings for HSR, and derailer/scotch block arrangements for depots. Special trackwork : expansion joints, glued insulated joints, check rails, guard rails, buffer stops, wheel stops and derailleurs. Depot and workshop track layout : stabling, inspection, washing, wheel‑lathe and heavy maintenance tracks; interfaces with workshop equipment. Track–structure interaction (TSI) on bridges, viaducts and tunnels; continuous welded rail (CWR) design, rail stress analysis, breathing zones and rail expansion. Noise and vibration mitigation : floating slab track, resilient fastenings, under‑sleeper pads, rail dampers. Coordinate track interfaces with civil (structures, drainage, formation), electrification (OCS/OHE, third rail, traction return), signalling (axle counters, point machines, IBJs), telecoms (cable routes) and RAMS . Prepare track construction methodology, tolerances, installation sequences and possession planning for greenfield and brownfield works. Ensure compliance with RDSO track manuals (IRPWM, IRTMM, LWR Manual, Manual for Ballastless Track), IRS‑T‑12, Metro Rail Manuals, EN 13803 / EN 13848 / EN 13674, UIC leaflets and applicable Indian regulations. Provide technical guidance during procurement, construction, T&C; and commissioning , including track recording, geometry acceptance, tamping and stabilisation activities. Prepare and review technical specifications, BOQs, quantity take‑offs, data sheets and bid packages for P‑Way works. Review contractor submittals, RFIs and field change requests; ensure quality, schedule and budget compliance for the track discipline. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (specialization or strong background in Railway / Track / Transportation Engineering ). Chartered Engineer (IEI) or equivalent professional registration is highly desirable. 8+ years of experience dedicated to Track / Permanent Way engineering in rail/metro/HSR projects in India or internationally. Proven track record delivering alignment, plain track, S&C;, CWR, depot layouts and track–structure interaction on at least one major rail project. Deep working knowledge of RDSO track codes and manuals (IRPWM, LWR Manual, Manual for Ballastless Track, IRS‑T‑12), Metro Rail Manuals and international standards ( EN 13803 alignment, EN 13848 geometry quality, EN 13674 rail, UIC 703/518 ). Familiarity with BIM / Digital Twin environments for track (Bentley OpenRail Designer, ProjectWise, Revit interoperability). Proficiency with track design and analysis tools : Bentley OpenRail / MX Rail / Civil 3D , CARD/1 , ProVI , and rail stress / TSI software. Knowledge of track measurement and recording systems (OMS, TRC) and geometry quality indices (SD, TQI) is a plus. Experience in HSR (≥ 250 km/h) track design and/or CBTC metro projects is highly valued. Strong communication and client‑facing skills. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams. Flexible, proactive and solution‑oriented mindset. Key Technical Competencies Track alignment design : horizontal & vertical geometry, cant, cant deficiency, transition curves, gradients — for HSR, metro and conventional rail. Plain track : ballasted and ballastless systems, rail selection, fastenings, sleepers, ballast/sub‑ballast, formation and drainage interfaces. Switches & Crossings (S&C;) : layout design, turnout selection swing‑nose crossings, thick‑web switches. Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) : rail stress, breathing zones, buffer/expansion devices, rail temperature management. Track–Structure Interaction (TSI) : analysis on bridges/viaducts/tunnels per UIC 774‑3 and EN 1991‑2. Depot & workshop trackwork : functional layouts, gauntlet tracks, inspection pits, wheel‑lathe, washing plants. Special trackwork : expansion joints, IBJs, check/guard rails, buffer stops, derailleurs. Noise & vibration mitigation : floating slab, resilient fastenings, under‑sleeper pads. Interface management with civil structures, drainage, electrification, signalling and telecoms. Construction methodology and site supervision for P‑Way works, including track laying, welding, tamping, stabilisation and energetic testing. Knowledge of safety‑in‑design principles for rail and transit applications.

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...