Senior Rolling Stock Expert (Electrical)

About the role

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock Expert (Electrical) to lead the electrical design and integration for upcoming metro bids across India. The role combines deep technical knowledge of railway electrical systems with coordination across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver compliant, high‑performance solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Define requirements for traction, propulsion, braking, auxiliary power, train control and onboard electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with mechanical, signalling, telecom and depot teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical subsystems.
• Support factory acceptance tests, dynamic trials and commissioning of electrical systems, validating safety and performance.
• Ensure designs comply with Indian and international standards (IEC, EN, UIC) and metro rail guidelines.
• Prepare technical inputs, compliance matrices and subsystem documentation for bid submissions.
• Review supplier proposals, evaluate technical solutions and monitor delivery schedules for electrical components.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in railway or related industries.
• At least 5 years of experience in urban rail passenger‑carrying systems.

Required skills

• Traction systems
• Propulsion systems
• Braking systems
• Auxiliary power supply
• Train control systems
• Onboard electrical equipment
• IEC standards
• EN standards
• UIC standards
• Metro rail guidelines