Senior Rolling Stock Expert (Electrical/Mechanical) – BID Position

About the role

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock Expert to lead technical definition and integration of rolling‑stock subsystems for upcoming metro bids in India. The role combines deep railway engineering knowledge with coordination across multiple disciplines to ensure compliant, high‑performance solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Define technical requirements for propulsion, braking, HVAC, bogies, traction motors and auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate with signalling, telecom, track and depot teams to guarantee seamless system integration.
• Support factory acceptance tests, dynamic trials and commissioning activities.
• Ensure designs comply with Indian regulations and international standards (UIC, IEC, EN) and metro rail guidelines.
• Prepare technical inputs, compliance matrices and subsystem design documentation for bid submissions.
• Review supplier proposals, evaluate technical solutions and monitor delivery schedules for rolling‑stock components.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Propulsion system engineering
• Braking system design
• HVAC system integration for rolling stock
• Bogie design and analysis
• Traction motor specification
• Auxiliary power system knowledge
• Familiarity with railway standards (UIC, IEC, EN)
• Factory acceptance testing and dynamic trial execution
• Commissioning of rolling‑stock equipment
• Supplier proposal evaluation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility metro projects across India.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Career growth within a global transport consultancy.