Rolling Stock Design Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.

 

The Opportunity:

Our rail experience spans a variety of modes such as High speed, Heavy rail & Suburban, Metro and Mass transit, Light rail, Automated people movers as well as Heavy haul freight. Our regional offices contain talented, multidisciplinary teams offering a broad range of professional services and expertise including railway design, construction, installation, and commissioning. This role will be based in our Bangalore Office, reporting to the Rolling Stock Team Lead and ultimately to the India Rail Engineering Leader. The role is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of technically excellent multidisciplinary rail projects and bids across various portfolios and regions, while providing support to other projects as required.

In this role as Rolling Stock Design Engineer, you will be responsible for determining rolling stock design requirements from client specifications and project requirements, producing rolling stock engineering deliverables, and providing effective design solutions to multidisciplinary teams working on medium to large rail projects. You will work independently on allocated tasks while supporting junior engineers and coordinating with senior engineers, project managers, clients and other rail disciplines.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

If this role right for you?

• Overall 8+ years of relevant rolling stock design experience in the rail industry.
• Demonstrable experience supporting UK, European, Middle East or international railway rolling stock projects.
• Strong understanding of rolling stock engineering principles, vehicle integration and systems interfaces.
• Good working knowledge of relevant railway standards such as EN Standards, Network Rail standards and applicable international standards.
• Experience across rolling stock project lifecycle from feasibility through detailed design, manufacturing, testing and commissioning support.
• Understanding of vehicle performance calculations, system integration and interface management.
• Able to work independently and lead design tasks while coordinating directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of engineering assurance, safety management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of various railway project design stages.
• Good experience using engineering software and MS Office tools.
   

Reward and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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